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Journal : Journal of Global Tourism

Community Empowerment Strategy in Ecotourism Management: A Case Study in Baluran National Park Hidayat, Agus Rohmat
Journal of Global Tourism Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Global Tourism
Publisher : Politeknik Siber Cerdika Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59261/jht.v2i1.11

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze community empowerment strategies in ecotourism management in Baluran National Park, East Java. Ecotourism is considered a sector that can provide economic benefits while supporting environmental sustainability, but empowering local communities in its management still faces major challenges. This research used a qualitative approach with a case study design and data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and participatory observation. The results showed that although there were several efforts to empower the community, such as skills training and providing employment opportunities in ecotourism activities, the level of community participation in planning and decision-making was still limited. Factors that hinder empowerment include a lack of understanding of sustainable ecotourism, limited resources, and inadequate training. This research recommends the need for increased community involvement in planning, more inclusive management, and policies that better support the economic and social sustainability of local communities. The practical implications of this research are expected to provide a basis for more sustainable and inclusive ecotourism policies in Indonesia.
Co-Authors Abdurokhim Abdurokhim Ades Sugita Adil Barus Agis Ahmad Rodiansjah Agis Ahmad Rodiansjah Agis Ahmad Rodiansjah Ahmad Rodiansjah, Agis Aisyah Nurjanah Aisyah Nurjanah Ajeng Nurmala Sari Al-Amin Aldo Hermaya Aditiya Nur Karsa Aldo Hermaya Aditiya Nur Karsa Amelia Amelia Amelia Amelia Annisa Wibawanthi APRIANI Arif Rohman Hakim Astuti, Aurelia Widya Baharuddin Yusuf Budiwidodo, Sidik Chandrasari, Farika Dwi Putri Pramesti, Ginna Novarianti Ela, Nur Elan Maulani, Isma Fahad Khan Afridi Fahira, Siti Hafsah Fajar Siddiq, Muhammad Farika Chandrasari Feri Hardiyanto Fitriani, Renita Hanipah Hanipah Hardianto, Feri Hardiyanto , Feri Ibnu Ubaidillah, Suwi Imam Mutakin Irwan Rachmiadji Karsa, Aldo Hermaya Aditiya Nur Komarudin Komarudin Lestari, Anisa Ayu Dwi Mahendra, Agus Mohammad Ridwan Mohammad Ridwan Muhamad Zaenal Asikin Muhammad Fajar Siddiq Muhammad Zaenal Asikin Mukhlisin Mukhlisin Mutakin, Imam Najah, Neneng Putri Nendi, Ikhsan Nur Alifah Nur Alifah Nur Alifah Nur Alifah Nur Alifah Nur Alifah Nur Saebah Nurjanah, Aisyah Nurmala Sari, Ajeng Nuroh Najmi Oga Laksana, Medika Oksyalia, Dean Otih Yuningsih Oxy Prabowo Prabowo, Oxy Prahitaningtyas, Sherina Pujayanti, Difa Ameliora Putra, Rifky Pratama Rafi Farizki Rani, Vita Raodatul Jannah Rodiansjah, Agis Ahmad Santika, Rani Saona, Saona Savandha, Septien Dwi Septien Dwi Savandha Septien Dwi Savandha Septien Dwi Savandha Sidik Budiwidodo Siti Hapsah Pahira Sri Intan Wulandari Sugita, Ades Suherli, Eli Sukmawati A. Damiti Suntoda, Andi Supandji, Wahyu Suwi Ibnu Ubaidillah Suwi Suwi Suwi, Suwi Syafii, Akhmad Taufik Ridwan Taufik Ridwan, Taufik Vita Rani Wahyuni, Ani Wahyuning Febriyanti Wibawanthi, Annisa Wulandari, Sri Intan