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Strengthening local culture and preserving the environment are important ways to build a sustainable society. Research shows that community-based approaches such as ProKlim and green villages can increase citizen awareness and participation in protecting the environment and culture. This study looks at local efforts to manage sustainable ecosystems and integrate cultural values when building sustainable tourist attractions. The success of this program depends on the active participation of the community in maintaining cleanliness, environmental conservation and preserving cultural heritage. It is hoped that this investigation will produce new findings that will help the development of an environmentally and culturally conscious community.    

Baro Gebang Beach has great potential to develop as a sustainable tourism destination. The main challenge in resource management is combining economic growth with environmental conservation. Fintech is present as an innovative solution to support tourism development in this area, by providing access to capital, community-based funding, and increasing operational efficiency. Through P2P lending, local craftsmen in Baro Gebang Beach can expand their businesses, create new jobs, and increase income. This literature review emphasizes the importance of digital literacy and cross-sector collaboration in creating an inclusive and sustainable tourism ecosystem.

The Mandala Bhakti Museum in Semarang plays a vital role as a historical tourism destination that represents the struggles of the Indonesian people. However, one of the main challenges in managing this museum is attracting visitors, especially the younger generation. This study aims to evaluate and implement digital technology and spatial arrangement as strategies to enhance the museum's appeal and marketing. These strategies include the development of virtual tour applications, digitization of museum collections, optimization of social media usage, and redesigning spaces to be more interactive and engaging for visitors. The research employs a qualitative approach with data collected through interviews, observations, and literature reviews. The findings reveal that the utilization of digital technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and various digital platforms significantly boosts the museum's appeal. Additionally, creative spatial design provides visitors with a more immersive and enjoyable experience. Through these strategies, the Mandala Bhakti Museum in Semarang can reach a broader audience, increase visitor numbers, and strengthen its position as a relevant historical tourism destination in the digital era.

Sei Naga Lawan is a coastal village that has natural tourism potential and is included in an ecotourism conservation area that can revive the economy, especially on the mangroves coast of Kampung Nipah, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra. To increase the participation of the Kampung Nipah Village community, the researchers initiated a mini community service program that is directly related to the empowerment of natural tourism potential in Sei Naga Lawan Village, especially the development of the beach area in Village Nipa palm. In connection with the above, researchers conducted socialization and strategies for conservation and management of mangrove forest using lecture and discussion methods followed by mangrove planting activities. The results of the activity show that the implementation of the Community Service Program in Kampung Nipah, Sei Naga Lawan District has been successfully carried out well. This can be seen from the enthusiasm of community members during lectures and discussions. During the seedling planting stage, they also worked together to plant according to what the service team directed. It is hoped that this service can provide knowledge and provide understanding and skills to the local community that Kampung Nipah, Sei Naga Lawan District has an important role as an economist buffer in the future.

Thailand, a developing country in Southeast Asia, is striving to enhance its value and position on the world stage through the tourism industry. A country with a majority Buddhist population, Thailand is developing Halal Tourism as a new strategy to attract Muslim travelers.The development of halal tourism in Thailand is driven not only by economic motives but also non-economic considerations. Economically, the Thai government aims to open new destinations and expand the market to meet Muslim tourists' needs. A unique aspect is that Thailand has a minority Muslim population with a history of tension, especially in the Southern region. The government involves Southern Thai communities in halal tourism development, demonstrating efforts to create an inclusive society. This strategy is expected to ease political tensions that have existed due to economic disparities. By involving minority groups in tourism development, the Thai government hopes to achieve long-term peace and improve the country's positive image. The approach represents a strategic attempt to transform potential conflict zones into economic opportunities, using tourism as a tool for social integration and economic development.  

The development of digital technology has opened significant opportunities for the website development industry to innovate, particularly through the implementation of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This study explores the application of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) in designing a business strategy for ACW Studio, a website development service company utilizing AR technology. By integrating AR, ACW Studio offers a unique value proposition, such as creating interactive websites and AR-based creative products, significantly enhancing customer experience. The use of BMC helps the company analyze nine key business elements, including strategic collaboration, service personalization, and optimization of digital distribution channels. The study results show that AR-based strategies can provide substantial competitive advantages in a highly competitive market while also opening opportunities for expansion into sectors such as education, retail, and tourism.

This study aims to analyze the tourist attraction of Lake Weekuri on the economy and social community of Moro Mandoyo Village. Lake Weekuri, located in Southwest Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years. The natural beauty and cultural richness of Lake Weekuri attracts both domestic and foreign tourists. This study uses a qualitative approach with interview, observation, and documentation study methods to collect data related to the impact of tourist visits on the local economy and social changes in the local community. The results of the analysis show that the existence of Lake Weekuri has a positive impact on the community's economy, especially in the tourism, trade, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sectors. The increase in the number of tourists has created new job opportunities, increased community income, and encouraged the development of local infrastructure. However, there are also challenges related to the management of tourist destinations that need to be considered to ensure the sustainability of these positive impacts. Socially, the development of the tourism sector has brought changes in people's lifestyles, both in cultural, social, and educational aspects. The people of Moro Mandoyo Village are increasingly open to changes and opportunities offered by tourism, but also face challenges in maintaining the sustainability of local culture and the balance between tradition and modernity. This study provides recommendations for more sustainable tourism management, which takes into account community needs and environmental conservation, so as to maximize economic and social benefits for the people of Moro Mandoyo Village.  

This article discusses the role of the church in its ecumenical responsibility to support the development of eco-tourism in the Salib Kasih area, Siatas Barita. With the increasing awareness of the importance of environmental preservation, the church has the potential to become an agent of change through innovation and creativity. Factors contributing to the decline in visitor numbers, such as poor cleanliness, limited public facilities, and low creativity in tourism product development, are identified as the main challenges. Through collaboration between the church and the government, as well as the implementation of effective strategies, this area is expected to develop into a sustainable tourist destination that benefits the local community.

Pantai Amal Baru Village, East Tarakan District, Tarakan City, is a coastal area in Tarakan City that has abundant tourism potential and marine resources. The majority of the people of Tarakan City rely on resources in coastal areas as their livelihoods, especially as seaweed cultivators, fishermen, and coastal natural tourism drivers. Tarakan City has a fairly high potential for cultivating fishery commodities, one of which is seaweed resources, which are products of economic value as industrial raw materials that are urgently needed in the global market. However, seaweed cultivators face several problems, including capital, production costs, unstable market demand, unstable seaweed prices, and seaweed workers who do not have enough knowledge and skills regarding the improvement of seaweed processing in Tarakan City. This service activity was held in Pantai Amal Baru Village, East Tarakan District, Tarakan City, North Kalimantan Province on September 16, 2024 at 09.00-16.00 WITA. This activity was carried out at the seaweed cultivation site of Pantai Amal Baru with the participation of IRT, seaweed workers, and also small children. The methods carried out in this service activity are community education, improving the quality of seaweed cultivation, and documentation. This service activity describes the comprehensive objectives of the community service program which includes aspects of marine resource management and economy in the coastal community of Amal Baru Beach. This includes community education, improving the quality of seaweed cultivation, developing seaweed processing and increasing income.

This research examines the bottom-up approach to maritime tourism policy in South Sulawesi, primarily focusing on collaboration and policy integration. This method involves the local community as the primary stakeholder who can determine the potential and needs of maritime tourism in their area. Data was collected through interviews with the South Sulawesi Provincial Culture and Tourism Office and analysis of relevant documents. The research results indicate that policy collaboration is carried out through cooperation between the government, namely the South Sulawesi Provincial Culture and Tourism Office, local actors, and the private sector. Furthermore, integrating inter-sectoral policies ensures that the development of tourism proceeds synergistically by considering several aspects, such as economic, social, and environmental factors. The bottom-up approach also supports the sustainability of maritime tourism through several empowerment initiatives for local communities. They should also be involved in the management of maritime tourism destinations and the promotion of local products. It can be concluded that a bottom-up approach involving inter-sectoral cooperation and policy integration encourages the development of sustainable maritime tourism while still paying attention to several aspects, such as local economic empowerment, social welfare, and environmental preservation.

This study aims to analyze the strategies for developing the tourism industry in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, which is one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. The background of this research is based on the significant potential of the tourism sector to support regional economic growth through increased revenue from taxes and levies. However, the tourism industry in Yogyakarta faces various challenges, including global competition and changing tourist behaviors. Utilizing qualitative methods and Miles and Huberman's data analysis model, this research collects information from various literature sources to identify strategies that can enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the tourism sector. The findings indicate the necessity of collaboration between the government, local communities, and the private sector to optimize tourism potential and improve service quality to attract more visitors.

This research is motivated by the results of initial observations that the Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office is not optimal. The purpose of this study is to determine the Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method. There are 5 informants. Data collection techniques are literature studies, field studies (observations and interviews) and documentation. The author uses qualitative data analysis techniques through processing data from interviews and observations to draw conclusions so that they can answer the problems in the study. Based on the results of the study, it is known that: The Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office is not optimal, this is due to the lack of human resources in the Tourism Office so that it is still rare to provide training to staff, therefore to overcome the obstacles faced in the environmental observation strategy in the development of the Ciung Wanara area, the Tourism Office seeks to provide periodic HR competency improvement training, so that by conducting training, the HR competency owned will increase.

Regional expansion is part of decentralization that aims to improve public welfare through more effective governance. This study analyzes the impact of the expansion of Serasan Timur District, Natuna, on public services, the economy, and infrastructure development. Using a literature study method, this study found that expansion increases the accessibility of administrative services, encourages economic growth through the development of the fisheries, MSMEs, and tourism sectors, and improves infrastructure such as roads, internet networks, education facilities, and health. Although showing positive results, challenges such as human resource management and development sustainability still require attention. This study concludes that expansion is effective in supporting the goals of regional autonomy and recommends strengthening government capacity, economic infrastructure, MSME empowerment, education quality, and health services.    

This research discusses the potential and challenges of marine tourism development in Bantaeng Regency through a bottom-up analysis of maritime diplomacy in the policy domain of the marine tourism sector in Bantaeng, South Sulawesi. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach through secondary data analysis. The results show that the development of marine tourism in Bantaeng is supported by natural beauty, cultural diversity, and local government commitment through a bottom-up approach, which places the community as the main actor in sustainable tourism development. The research also identified a number of challenges, such as limited resources, low community awareness of tourism potential, and inconsistent community participation.

Medan Area sub-district can be said to be one of the sub-districts that has minimal tourist areas, seen from the identification of tourist attractions in the Medan area sub-district. Apart from that, the number of tourists arriving has decreased after the Covid-19 incident that occurred in Indonesia itself. The development of tourism in the Medan area sub-district continues to be developed to attract visitors from outside the country and outside the region to come to visit tourist areas in the Medan area sub-district. Therefor this research was conducted to analyze the needs and what kind of places will be used as tourist objects around the Medan area sub-district. As well as collecting data on an overview of the area and problems that exist in the new Medan sub-district. The final result of this research is in the form of identification of suggestions for repairs/addition of architectural objects as a result of tourism development in the area.

This study analyzes the implications of the establishment of Natuna Regency on accelerating development in the archipelagic region. Using a qualitative approach with literature review, the research evaluates the impact of the division on public services, natural resource management, and infrastructure development. The findings indicate that the establishment of Natuna Regency, enacted through Law Number 53 of 1999, has shortened administrative control spans and improved governance effectiveness. Moreover, the acceleration of development in the maritime, energy, and tourism sectors has significantly contributed to local economic growth. However, challenges such as limited human resources and infrastructure in remote areas remain obstacles. This study recommends optimizing local potential and enhancing community participation in development as strategic steps toward equitable development outcomes.

This research aims to find out the impact of owning coastal areas which are used as tourist attractions. This research is empirical research because it places primary data in the community as the main data which is analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of the research show that the impact of ownership of coastal areas that are used as tourist attractions triggers violations because this control is linked to the control of coastal areas of indigenous communities, and is then recognized by law. This then results in a conflict of interest because coastal people tend to carry out activities and work at sea, and utilize these aquatic resources as a target to fulfill their daily needs. The economic activities of residents on the coast who tend to work as fishermen and farmers are certainly not used to other activities. Meanwhile, tourism development in villages that have the potential for beautiful marine and coastal resources generally aims to introduce and utilize, even improve the quality of natural objects and attractions. This then also causes losses to the government and local communities because apart from having an impact on the physical environment which experiences a decline due to human activity at the tourist location itself, all income and benefits are also received in full by the business owner. In this condition, the village government does not get any share, because tourist attractions are recognized as private property.  

This research aims to analyze the role and participation of the community in the development of Upas Crater tourist destination in Tangkuban Perahu Mountain area, West Java. Methods This research uses qualitative with descriptive approach, data collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with community leaders, local community leaders, local tourism businesses, and visitors, as well as documentation studies. The results showed that the surrounding community plays an active role in various aspects of tourism development, including: 1. Provision of facilities and Provision of tourist facilities and services, 2. Preservation of the environment and local culture, 3. Management of tourist area security, and 4. Promotion of tourism through various social media. However, there are still some obstacles such as limited human resource skills, lack of business capital, and lack of coordination between stakeholders. This research recommends the need for capacity building the community through tourism training, strengthening local institutions, and optimizing cooperation between the community, government, and stakeholders. optimization of cooperation between the community, government, and private sector in the development of tourism destinations. development of a sustainable Upas Crater tourist destination.

Community Based Tourism (CBT) is one of the approaches in tourism development. The Community Based Tourism approach can be viewed from several dimensions, namely dimensions; economic, social, cultural, political. This study aims to analyze the social dimension in Community Based Tourism (CBT) in Fatukoto Village, Timor Tengah Sekatan Regency, with a focus on community involvement, development of community pride, and improving the quality of life of local communities. This research uses a qualitative approach, data collection using interview techniques, observation and literature study. The data collected consisted of primary data obtained through interviews and observations, and secondary data obtained from documents in the village office and the management group. The collected data were then processed and analyzed. The results showed that the management and development of tourist destinations. The results showed that the active participation of the community, pride in local culture, and an increase in the quality of life of the community were key factors in the success of community-based tourism in Fatukoto village. But on the other hand, the income received by the community is still considered low because the existing jobs are still micro and medium enterprises and the income of the community is still considered low.

Tourism is one of the key sectors in driving regional economic growth. The potential of tourism attractions contributes to local community income and Regional Original Revenue (PAD) through tourism development. Central Tapanuli Regency has significant tourism potential that can be optimally managed to enhance PAD.This study aims to examine the extent to which the tourism sector contributes to increasing PAD and boosting the local economy in Central Tapanuli Regency. The research employs a quantitative approach using OLS regression analysis based on secondary data collected from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Central Tapanuli Regency from 2014 to 2023.The findings indicate a positive relationship between tourist visits, both domestic and international, and PAD. However, hotel occupancy rates show a negative correlation with PAD. Interestingly, this study highlights that hotel occupancy rates have a negative relationship with PAD. This finding suggests that the government needs to pay attention to factors affecting hotel occupancy rates, such as changing tourism trends and management leakage.The implementation of this research emphasizes the need for policy evaluation and enhanced supervision of hotel occupancy rates.