<![CDATA[Community-based tourism development is a vital strategy to enhance community welfare while preserving natural resources and local cultural heritage. Nyarai Tourism Village in Padang Pariaman Regency is widely recognized for its ecotourism potential and has received numerous awards at provincial, national, and international levels. Nevertheless, its development still faces challenges, particularly related to human resource capacity, coordination among stakeholders, and the sustainability of community participation. This study aims to identify the tourism potential and attractions of Nyarai Tourism Village and to analyze the forms, levels, and stages of community participation in its development. A mixed methods approach was employed, involving participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and Likert-scale questionnaires. Informants included Pokdarwis administrators, community business groups, traditional leaders, youth, MSME actors, and government officials. Data were analyzed quantitatively to measure participation and qualitatively to explore socio-cultural dynamics, drawing upon Cohen & Uphoff’s participation theory and the concept of community empowerment. The study is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of tourism potentials, community contributions, and the driving and inhibiting factors, serving as a basis for strategies to strengthen local capacity, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and promote sustainable community-based tourism.]]>
