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Dhanny Safitri

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The Role of Community Participation Toward Economic Empowerment in the Tourism Sector Dinis Cahyaningrum; Tifani Dame Hasani; Ni Wayan Adelia Mutiara Asri; Dhanny Safitri; Isra Dewi Kuntary Ibrahim
West Science Business and Management Vol. 2 No. 04 (2024): West Science Business and Management
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsbm.v2i04.1403

This study examines the relationship between community participation and economic empowerment in the tourism sector using a qualitative descriptive approach and literature review. The main focus of this research is to highlight the importance of community participation at various stages of tourism development, from planning to evaluation. Community participation is crucial as it not only enhances the sense of ownership over tourism projects but also creates new job opportunities and acts as diverse sources of income for the community. By involving communities in providing tourism services—such as guiding, handicrafts, and local cuisine—they can contribute directly to the industry while preserving and promoting local wisdom. Training programs conducted for communities aim to enhance their capacity and skills, enabling them to adapt to the ever-evolving dynamics of the tourism market. Furthermore, strengthening the cultural identity of communities by introducing local values is a vital aspect of attracting tourist interest. The findings of the study indicate that active community participation positively impacts individual well-being and contributes to sustainable economic development, ensuring the benefits of tourism are distributed equally among all involved communities. This research highlights that empowering communities through active engagement at all stages of tourism development fosters resilience, supports cultural preservation, and promotes equitable economic growth, offering a sustainable model for community-based tourism initiatives.

The Role of Community Participation Toward Economic Empowerment in the Tourism Sector Cahyaningrum, Dinis; Hasani, Tifani Dame; Asri, Ni Wayan Adelia Mutiara; Safitri, Dhanny; Ibrahim, Isra Dewi Kuntary
West Science Business and Management Vol. 2 No. 04 (2024): West Science Business and Management
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsbm.v2i04.1403

This study examines the relationship between community participation and economic empowerment in the tourism sector using a qualitative descriptive approach and literature review. The main focus of this research is to highlight the importance of community participation at various stages of tourism development, from planning to evaluation. Community participation is crucial as it not only enhances the sense of ownership over tourism projects but also creates new job opportunities and acts as diverse sources of income for the community. By involving communities in providing tourism services—such as guiding, handicrafts, and local cuisine—they can contribute directly to the industry while preserving and promoting local wisdom. Training programs conducted for communities aim to enhance their capacity and skills, enabling them to adapt to the ever-evolving dynamics of the tourism market. Furthermore, strengthening the cultural identity of communities by introducing local values is a vital aspect of attracting tourist interest. The findings of the study indicate that active community participation positively impacts individual well-being and contributes to sustainable economic development, ensuring the benefits of tourism are distributed equally among all involved communities. This research highlights that empowering communities through active engagement at all stages of tourism development fosters resilience, supports cultural preservation, and promotes equitable economic growth, offering a sustainable model for community-based tourism initiatives.

Human Resources as Social Assets in Sustainable Tourism: Evaluating Impacts through Social Return on Investment (SROI) Cahyaningrum, Dinis; Hasany, Tifani Dame; Girsang, Zefanya Andryan; Safitri, Dhanny; Mujahidi, Khairul
West Science Business and Management Vol. 3 No. 04 (2025): West Science Business and Management
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsbm.v3i04.2283

Tourism is widely recognized as a significant driver of economic growth and employment; however, the role of human resources is often narrowly framed in economic terms, with limited recognition of their broader social contributions. This study explores human resources as social assets in sustainable tourism by integrating the concepts of social capital, community-based tourism (CBT), and the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through a structured literature review, the study examines how education, training, and community participation function as strategic mechanisms to strengthen local capacities and generate multidimensional value for tourism destinations. The analysis highlights how human resource development enhances not only technical competencies and service quality but also social cohesion, trust, and collective action within host communities. Findings indicate that investment in human resources contributes not only to improved service quality and economic gains but also to stronger community cohesion, cultural preservation, empowerment of local actors, and inclusive development processes. The application of the SROI framework provides a systematic way to capture and measure these broader social, cultural, and economic impacts that are often overlooked in conventional tourism evaluations. This study emphasizes that people-centered investment strategies are fundamental to achieving long-term sustainability in tourism development. The study concludes that human resources must be positioned as catalysts for both social and economic value creation, with important implications for tourism policy, destination governance, and community-based development practices.

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