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The tourism sector is a potential sector to be developed as a source of local revenue. With the development of a tourist village, it will have an impact on the welfare of the surrounding community. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the impact of the development of Pearung Tourism Village on the welfare of the surrounding community. This research uses a qualitative approach and descriptive research type. The research location was in Pearung Tourism Village, Paranginan Sub-district, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The results of this study show that the impact of the development of Pearung Tourism Village is the impact on the environment and social, as well as the economic impact. The impact on the environment is the cleanliness that is maintained and the state of the surrounding environment that is maintained. The social impact felt is the cooperation between residents to jointly protect the surrounding environment. The economic impact is that with the development carried out, it can provide the surrounding community with new job opportunities so as to increase community income. Some people who previously did not have jobs also now have jobs so that they can improve their standard of living.

The village tourism program continues to grow as alternative tourism is expected to make a positive contribution to community development. Efforts to develop and manage resources must be directed so that they can fulfill economic, social, and aesthetic aspects while maintaining the integrity and or preservation of ecology, biodiversity, culture, and living systems. Kuta Rayat is one of the villages in the Naman Teran sub-district, Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Kuta Rayat Village is one of the villages planned to become a tourist village. The mentoring activities were carried out in 2023 and involved academics and students of the Architectural Engineering Study Programme of Universitas Panca Budi Medan. The mentoring method was carried out through Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results of the assistance explained that tourism villages have an important role for many aspects, one of which is spurring the potential for the growth of the creative economy in the local environment, as well as opening up employment opportunities for residents who are close to tourist sites. Kuta Rayat Village has a lot of potential to be developed into a tourist area. Through the development of the potential of existing resources, villages in Indonesia, especially the Karo Regency area, are expected to become attractive and sustainable tourist destinations and the main target of tourism village development is to improve the welfare of the surrounding community.

Sadananya District implements community-based tourism as an empowerment approach that involves and positions the community as an important actor in the context of a new development paradigm, namely sustainable development (Sustainable Development Paradigm). The purpose of community empowerment itself is basically to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of each individual, so that they have the ability to work and strive independently in order to improve their quality of life. In addition, the purpose of empowerment is to increase the potential of the community to be able to improve the quality of life for all members of the community through self-help activities (Sutarto, 2007: 153). Primary data is obtained raw from the community and still requires further analysis. Qualitative research is to create systematic, factual and accurate observations regarding the facts or characteristics of a particular population or area. Based on the description of the research results and discussions that have been carried out, the researcher can draw conclusions, including development efforts in the Bendasari, Tanjungsari, and Gunungsari Tourism Villages which are carried out through: (a) Human resource development is carried out through training, discussions, and others. (b) Partnership with River Tubing, Taruna Karya, PLN, Resque, and parties engaged in tourism. (c) Village Government Activities, namely holding meetings, discussions, joint sports. (d) Promotion through social media, word of mouth, publications. (e) Festivals or competitions, namely bird singing competitions held at the Bukit Bubulak tourist attraction in Bendasari Village. (f) Fostering Community Organizations by inviting the community to participate in managing Tourism Villages. (e) Cooperation with Universities or colleges in Ciamis Regency and its surroundings.

This study aims to analyze the role of the Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism (Diskopar) Dumai City in tourism development and to identify supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants consisted of a tourism data and information officer at Diskopar Kota Dumai and a community tourism actor. The data were analyzed using an interactive model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that Diskopar Kota Dumai plays an active role based on three role indicators: institutional position, social expectations, and implementation. The institution is involved not only in policy formulation but also in maintenance, monitoring, training workshops, event organization, and management of public tourism spaces. Supporting factors include regional tourism potential, digital promotion, regulatory documents, and regional budget support. Inhibiting factors include suboptimal maintenance of tourist sites, illegal levies in unmanaged areas, and uneven information access due to limited network coverage. Overall, the role of the Dumai City Diskopar is functioning but still requires strengthening in supervision, facility management, and equitable promotion.

The tourism sector in Simalungun Regency has enormous potential to grow, and the empowerment of MSMEs in this sector will not only contribute to the local economy but also encourage sustainable tourism practices. The purpose of this community service activity is to socialize the empowerment of tourism sector MSMEs in Simalungun Regency. The socialization method used was lecture and response with the participants of this activity being MSMEs around Paris Beach, Nagori Tiga Ras, Simalungun Regency. The results of this Community Service activity are first, the development of Tourism MSME businesses or tourist attractions in improving the welfare of the community and MSMEs must begin to be developed towards sustainable tourism supported by local governments through sustainable and useful programs. Second, the understanding of MSMEs around the outskirts of the Lake Toba area regarding Regional Regulation No. 1 of 1990 which is still a problem for MSMEs in Paris Beach

In Indonesia, tourism still has an important role in supporting national development. Morotai Island as a border area has a huge local potential in mining, farming, plantation, including human resources and tourism. Therefore, this research aimed to provide a recommendation for tourism development and so that to improve tourism competitiveness, particularly tourism activity conducted by tourists, based on SWOT analysis. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The research location was in the territory of Daruba, South Morotai, Morotai Island District, North Maluku Province. The data were obtained by doing observation, interview and literature study. In the interview part, some staff of Tourism Board and local people became the sources through focus group discussion and direct interview referred to purposive sampling technique. The SWOT analysis shows that Morotai Island District has nature beauty and War World II historical ruins as the strength. Those still have a huge opportunity to develop so that to revive the tourist activity there. Not to mention, Kelapa Bido as an endemic plant in Morotai Island District. Based on the SWOT analysis and observation, the recommendations for tourism activity are managing tour packages, agrotourism and digital tourism via augmented and virtual reality.  

A tourist area is a valuable asset for a region, which not only provides sustainable economic potential, but also reflects and promotes its rich cultural, natural and historical heritage. Along with developments over time, changes in tourist behavior patterns, and demands for more memorable tourist experiences, developing tourist areas has become very important. The Marimbunna tourist attraction is a tourist destination that offers typical Toraja cultural heritage, especially in the form of burial or funeral tourism. The aim of this tourist area development innovation program is to create tourism destinations that are sustainable, competitive and attractive for tourists. The methods used in this service are field observation, interviews with the community, identifying problems and determining work objectives. The results of the work program activities include comparative studies, improvements to facilities and infrastructure, site cleaning, and outreach about the importance of preserving cultural tourism objects.

Tourism villages have become a major concern in efforts to develop local economies and preserve culture in many regions. Tongkonan Karuaya is one of the tourist attractions in Lembang Tumbang Datu. Visitors can use this area to get to know the typical Toraja customs and culture. This article aims to analyze the development of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a potential tourist destination to support the local economy. The research method used is a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, field observations and analysis of related documents. The research results show that the Karuaya tourist attraction has a variety of attractions and cultural heritage. However, challenges such as limited facilities, lack of promotion and the need for infrastructure improvements still need to be addressed. This research underlines the importance of collaboration between local communities and the private sector to optimize the potential of the Karuaya tourist attraction as a sustainable economic resource and utilizing technology such as social media can be an effective tool for introduce the Tongkonan Karuaya tourist attraction to a wide audience, increase its attractiveness, and improve.

This research examines human resource development strategies in the tourism sector from the perspective of developing regional tourism potential. The existence of human resources is thought to play an important role in tourism development. Tourism human resources include tourists/tourists or as workers (employment). This research uses a qualitative approach, namely an inductive approach. This type of research is categorized as descriptive research. The research results show that the management, development and financing of tourist areas requires the support of many stakeholders (public, private and society) so that the process can run smoothly. The success of developing this area is also greatly influenced by conditions of security and political stability, the carrying capacity of human resources who have appropriate skills both in terms of quality and quantity.

Studies on positioning and branding strategies for East Manggarai Tourism Destinations are currently very limited. Previous studies were conducted only partially and focused only on tourist attractions. On the other hand, the high gap between domestic and foreign tourist visits is nearly 10.000 times. Foreign tourist visits have not yet reached a significant number. However, East Manggarai has tremendous tourism potential with 118 tourist attractions spread across four strategic tourism areas in the region. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the positioning and branding strategies of East Manggarai Tourism Destinations by mapping tourism market segmentation trends. Designed with a quantitative descriptive approach, questionnaires were distributed to tourists accidentally encountered in the field. The branding formulation "Keep Exploring The Dangerous Golden Dragon in the World" is expected to strengthen the image of East Manggarai Tourism Destinations as a competitive new brand and supports the image of tourism in East Nusa Tenggara as The New Tourism Territory.    

The province of Bali, Indonesia, as a tropical destination with abundant natural resources, exhibits a serious focus on the agriculture and livestock sectors. The Simantri program, as a local government innovation, aims to accelerate the adoption of agricultural technology in rural communities. Bio gas, as a renewable energy alternative, emerges as a crucial solution amid the challenges posed by unsustainable fossil fuels. The Simantri Farmers Group in Br. Sandakan, Sulangai Village, faces challenges in introducing their bio gas products to the community. In the Community Service activity, a documentary video was created as an effective informational medium, successfully introducing, enhancing understanding, and raising awareness about the use of bio gas among the community. The video not only promoted the product but also strengthened the role of Simantri in village development and tourism potential. The success of this activity reaffirms that utilizing video-based informational media is an effective step in introducing innovations, enhancing understanding, and supporting the well-being of the local community.

Medan Tuntungan Sub-district is one of the strategic areas in Medan City that has great potential in the development of the tourism sector. This research aims to identify and analyze the characteristics of tourism architecture and the attractiveness of tourist destinations in the area. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through literature study and observation of several leading tourist attractions, including Kenanga Garden, Royal Sumatra Golf Course, Rajasyah Outbound & Edu Center, and Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni. The results showed that each destination has its own charm in terms of attractions, accessibility, amenities, and ancillary facilities. The existence of adequate facilities and a natural atmosphere are the added value of these destinations. However, some locations still need improvement in terms of infrastructure and promotion. Therefore, collaboration between the government, tourism managers, and the community is needed to support the development of sustainable tourism in Medan Tuntungan Sub-district.

The development of coastal and marine ecotourism must consider two aspects, namely the tourist destination aspect and the market aspect. Even though in its development it adheres to the concept of products and markets, the development of tourism products still ensures the preservation of natural and cultural resources of coastal and marine communities. Nowadays, ecotourism in mangrove forests is seen as being able to synergize with real conservation measures for the mangrove forest ecosystem. The potential of mangroves can be used as a tourist attraction as well as an effort to rehabilitate and conserve mangrove areas. The aim of writing this article is to find out the strategy for developing ecotourism, especially mangrove ecotourism, which is based on previous case study research. From the three case studies, it can be concluded that the ecotourism development strategy is determined by analyzing the conditions and feasibility of ecotourism.  

The Mayangsari culinary tourism village Semarang was formed in 2018 by a number of people who are members of the Putra Mayangsari Disaster Preparedness Group (KSB Puma) and the Mayangsari Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis Mayangsari). The Semarang City Culture and Tourism Office provided ideas for developing Mayangsari River Tourism by highlighting the potential attractions of river tubing, river education and culinary tourism. The development of the Mayangsari culinary tourism village, which is a finalist in the 2022 great village competition in the creative and innovative village category, still has several things that need to be improved, especially regarding accounting records for culinary tourism. Based on this, it is important to provide education on the importance of accounting records in theory and practice in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village. The approach used in this community partnership program is in the form of giving lectures and tutorials by providing accounting material ranging from recording to preparing financial reports. It is hoped that this community partnership program will increase and sustain economic activities in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village.

Mojowono Village is one of the villages in Kemlagi District, Mojokerto Regency, East Java Province which has local potential, namely agriculture, animal husbandry, MSMEs and tourism. Tourism potential in Mojowono Village can be developed because it has potential natural resources (SDA) and human resources (SDM). Tourism development activities aim to grow tourism businesses based on local potential in Mojowono Village, foster community creativity, and increase community economic resources. Tourism development is carried out through two programs, namely installing signboards between two reservoirs (Segawe Reservoir and Trunhyang Reservoir) in Mojowono village and environmental greening in the area around Segawe Reservoir. Implementation of the program involves the active role of the Mojowono Village Government and the community around the reservoir area. The installation of name signs at these two reservoirs has been able to attract tourists to visit Mojowono Village. However, there needs to be sustainability efforts through improving tourism infrastructure, increasing human resources for tourism managers and increasing tourism publications, promotions and branding so that Mojowono Village continues to develop as a tourist village in Kemlagi District.

This community service article aims to utilize empty land, including rice fields, to explore and develop tourism potential in an effort to improve community welfare. Through direct outreach to village residents as well as intensive assistance regarding methods and strategies in efforts to make Mojogebang village a tourist village. What is done is starting from mapping to identify places that have potential tourist destinations, analyzing characteristics and problems, describing the development of community-based tourist villages, as well as analyzing supporting element systems. The recommendations we provide are as follows. Because Mojogebang village is mostly a rice field area, the most appropriate thing to implement there is culinary tourism in the rice fields, namely food stalls or restaurants or cafes with a backdrop and view of the green and yellow rice fields.

Information and digital technology has become an important part of an organization to grow and develop in an era of change. This will show how tourist villages use information and digital technology to provide new information, services and value to a wide audience. One of the tourist attractions in Lembanga Randanan is the Painted Rice Fields. The fertile rice fields provide beautiful landscapes and a deep impression. Students from the Management study program at the UKI Toraja Faculty of Economics with the theme Tourism Village are collaborating with the Lembang community and parties in the development and promotion of the Painted Rice Fields tourism in Lembang Randanan so that it can be touched by a wide audience, especially the commercialization of tourism. From the results of observations, it was found that the basic problems that hinder tourism promotion are the lack of public awareness to promote painted rice field tourism and the ineffective use of information and digital technology. The aims and objectives of organizing community service are to introduce painted rice field tourism to the general public and to help the Lembang Randanan community in using information and digital technology for promotion. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research method with primary data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation, while secondary data collection was obtained from searching various references such as books, journals and articles. The results of the service activities that have been carried out are helping tourist villages with promotion, marketing and management of tourist villages. This includes creating Instagram and YouTube social media accounts which aim to promote tourist villages, especially painted rice field tourism in Lembang Randanan. From this research, it is hoped that potential-based tourism village promotion can be carried out.

The Tanjung Pinang Island area has many tourist destinations that have special characteristics in Indonesia, but in its management it still faces many obstacles such as a lack of community involvement in managing existing tourism resources and the low quality of tourism facilities and infrastructure. In particular, the development of the area on Penyengat Island as a leading tourist area is also hampered by various regulations, government communication between governments has not been optimal even though the Penyengat Island tourist attraction has been designated as a national cultural heritage. The maintenance of tourist objects is carried out by the Archaeological Center whose technical unit is in Batu Sangkar, West Sumatra. The impact is that regional government communication, especially in terms of budget allocations for the city government, can’t be carried out well. This research aims to (1) identify government communication models in managing potential tourist attractions on Penyengat Island, (2) examine the characteristics of the community so that the form and level of community participation in maintaining and preserving the environment in supporting tourism on Penyengat Island can be seen. This research was carried out in Penyengat Island, Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province.

Currently tourism in Indonesia is growing very rapidly. The role of stakeholders is very necessary in planning a tourist destination because it can help to develop tourism potential in a village. This research focuses on discussing community based tourism development collaboration at Pacu jalur events in Kuantan Singingi Regency and what factors inhibit collaboration in community-based tourism development at Pacu jalur events in Kuantan Singingi Regency. The aim of this research is to find out how collaborative community based tourism development is at the pacu jalur event in Kuantan Singingi Regency and what are the inhibiting factors for collaboration in community based tourism development at the pacu Jalur event in Kuantan Singingi Regency using the pentahelix model of 5 stakeholders. This study used qualitative research is descriptive methods. This research found that the roles of each stakeholder are: academics focus on tourism planning based on existing theories, the government focuses on policy makers in developing tourism potential, business actors as nails in creating added value and maintaining economic growth in the surrounding area, and the role of the role of the community is to help manage tourism potential and the role of the media is to promote and help inform the wider community about the spur route. The research results found that collaborative governance has run quite optimally. The inhibiting factors in community-based tourism development collaboration were also revealed, namely, a) Lack of pentahelix coordinators in the development of Pacu jalur tourism, b) Lack of support for road infrastructure access in the development of Pacu jalur tourism, c) Low creativity and innovation at Pacu jalur tourism locations. Through this research, it can be used as an evaluation so that it can increase the efforts of the Department of Tourism and Culture in developing tourist attractions leading to national events. 

Community empowerment in Pearung Village through preserving the Sipinsur Geosite is part of tourism development efforts. This research uses a literature detective method and the author reveals that the search for economic and social potential resulting from the management of natural resources and the tourism sector in an area. Indonesia as a country rich in natural resources has great potential to improve its economy and regional growth through tourism development. Pearung Village in Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, is a clear example of how the use of the Sipinsur Geosite is an initiative in tourism  development. This not only creates an attraction for visitors but also empowers local communities. The government has an important role in supporting community empowerment through education, training and infrastructure improvement programs. The impact can be seen in economic growth, improving the quality of life, and infrastructure development in Pearung Village. Tourism development not only increases the number of tourists, but also brings significant changes in the daily lives of residents, such as improving the agricultural sector and improving infrastructure.