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This study explores the development of digital and storynomic-based tourism in Kamasan Tourism Village, Klungkung Regency, Bali. Kamasan is historically known as the center of classical Balinese wayang painting and traditional metal crafts such as gold, silver, and brass. Using a qualitative descriptive method through observation, interviews, and document studies, this research identifies the village’s cultural potential and formulates a sustainable tourism development model. The SWOT analysis reveals that Kamasan’s main strengths lie in its rich cultural heritage, community participation, and diverse local crafts, while weaknesses include limited digital promotion, lack of facilities, and low involvement of younger generations. Opportunities arise from the growing trend of cultural and educational tourism and strong government support for digitalization through the Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia (ADWI) program. The integration of storynomic tourism and digital media—such as e-brochures, promotional videos, and virtual tours can enhance destination competitiveness, strengthen local identity, and improve community welfare. This research emphasizes that combining cultural storytelling with digital innovation is a strategic approach to creating sustainable and engaging tourism experiences in Kamasan Village.  

Local economic development in the village is a major factor in sustainable development. This study aims to understand how tourism villages and creative industries can work together to improve the local community's economy. The method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. With in-depth techniques, data collection includes observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that the synergy between Gronjong Wariti tourism and the Emping Melinjo creative industry has great potential to improve the economy of the Mejono Village community in order to increase income, open job opportunities, and improve people's lives. However, there are several obstacles faced, including a lack of attention and support from the local government, minimal supporting facilities, low quality of human resources (HR), the use of simple production technology, and suboptimal promotion. The Emping Melinjo creative industry faces several serious challenges, such as limited quality raw materials, dependence on middlemen, and low public awareness of the village's potential. Relatively high product prices also reduce purchasing power. To address this, we need to strengthen marketing networks and seek more stable alternative sources of raw materials. Furthermore, business management is suboptimal. Therefore, strategies are needed to optimize this synergy, such as improving human resource quality, product quality, and promotion, enhancing management capabilities, developing supporting infrastructure, fostering product innovation, and developing a monitoring and evaluation system.

This study examines the development of halal tourism based on local wisdom in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, focusing on the Harau Valley area as a leading destination. The research aims to analyze halal tourism development and identify challenges faced in its implementation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. Research informants include the Department of Tourism, Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Minangkabau Indigenous Leadership Council, Tourism Awareness Groups, business operators, and tourists. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results show that halal tourism development in Harau Valley has great potential supported by natural compatibility with sharia principles, the philosophy of "Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah," and strong cultural attractions. However, significant challenges remain, including limited infrastructure, low halal certification in accommodation and culinary sectors, limited human resource capacity, suboptimal promotion, weak inter-agency coordination, and funding constraints. The study recommends strengthening district-level halal tourism regulations, intensifying halal certification socialization, enhancing human resource capacity through continuous training, developing integrated digital promotion systems, and strengthening multi-stakeholder coordination in sustainable halal tourism development.  

The principle of sustainability is the main foundation in the development of a coastal resort in Mangrove Beach, Serdang Bedagai, which has high tourism potential but lacks environmentally friendly facilities. This study uses a sustainable architectural design method based on Biophilic design, which emphasizes human connection with nature through adaptive design and harmony with the environment. The implementation of this concept is realized through the use of locally sourced low- carbon materials, cross-ventilation, and natural lighting for energy efficiency, integration of vegetation as both aesthetic and ecological elements, environmentally friendly rainwater and waste management, and site planning that respects the coastal ecosystem. The design outcome is a resort with an organic form inspired by shells and ocean waves, creating an architectural identity that harmonizes with the area's character, providing a comfortable tourist experience for visitors, and contributing to local economic growth and environmental conservation, thereby serving as a concrete example of sustainable coastal tourism development in North Sumatra.

The capacity of village officials to understand village legislative procedures is a key factor in realizing accountable and law-based village governance. However, conditions in Tanjung Village, Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency indicate that village officials' understanding of the village regulation drafting process is still limited, and there are no regulations regarding the management of village tourism potential. This community service activity aims to improve the legislative capacity of village officials through technical assistance in drafting Village Regulations (Perdes). The method used was a participatory approach through field observations, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), village legal education, and assistance in drafting simple academic papers and Perdes drafts. The activity results indicate an increased understanding of legislative mechanisms among village officials and the development of a draft Village Regulation on Village Tourism Management, which has been submitted to the Tanjung Village Government as one of the main outputs. Furthermore, this activity contributed to the formation of a local legal culture and increased village government participation in the legislative process. This mentoring model can be replicated in other villages as a strategy to strengthen village governance based on regulations and local needs

Malang Regency is known as a strategic location with considerable potential as a tourism destination in Indonesia. According to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Malang Regency has recorded 267 tourist destinations spread across 33 districts. This study uses data from one water tourism destination, referred to as Tourism Site X, which focuses on the management and development of recreational areas, including swimming pools, bathing facilities, water attractions, artificial lakes, as well as the management of recreational parks and family facilities such as playgrounds, seating areas, and recreational and educational facilities. Tourism Site X is located in Pakis District, Malang Regency. The reuse of treated wastewater as a non-potable water source for irrigating green open spaces represents a crucial strategic approach to conserving water resources, particularly in water tourism areas such as Tourism Site X, which require substantial water supplies. In practice, the wastewater generated in Tourism Site X mainly originates from domestic sources, including activities such as cleaning swimming pool areas and animal enclosures, toilet usage, and food court operations. This study aims to assess whether the quality of treated wastewater from the wastewater treatment process at Tourism Site X complies with the required standards for green open space irrigation, in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Environment/Environmental Control Agency of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11 of 2025 concerning Wastewater Quality Standards and Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Domestic Wastewater, as well as to identify parameters that need to be reduced or eliminated.

This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of traditional clothing UMKM in Palembang through product innovation and business management training in order to support the development of local fashion tourism. UMKM engaged in producing songket, jumputan, and Palembang batik possess significant economic and cultural potential; however, they face various challenges, including limited design innovation, weak business management skills, and insufficient utilization of digital technology for marketing. Through collaboration between the lecturer team of Politeknik Prasetiya Mandiri and the Palembang City Tourism Office, the program was implemented through workshops, business mentoring, and digital marketing training involving UMKM actors, students, and the local community. The results show improvements in participants’ knowledge and skills in developing creative product designs, enhancing production quality, and managing their businesses more professionally. Participants also gained a deeper understanding of digital marketing strategies as an essential tool to expand market reach. This program has contributed positively to strengthening local cultural identity while creating opportunities for creative economic growth through fashion tourism. The implementation of this initiative is expected to serve as a sustainable effort to improve the competitiveness of UMKM and support the economic development of Palembang.

East Nusa Tenggara (ENT) possesses substantial natural resource potential across the agricultural, fisheries, renewable energy, and tourism sectors. However, their utilization remains largely unsustainable and continues to face challenges such as excessive resource exploitation, environmental degradation, limited infrastructure, and low human resource quality. This study aims to analyze the prospects and challenges of sustainable economic development in ENT by highlighting natural resource management and opportunities for developing new economic sectors based on innovation and local wisdom. The findings indicate that ENT has strategic opportunities in renewable energy development, sustainable tourism, and agricultural diversification, although these are constrained by weak governance, socio-economic inequality, and vulnerability to climate change. Therefore, the economic transformation of ENT requires strengthened regulations, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and sustainability-oriented investment. The findings underscore the necessity of fostering a sustainable economic transformation in ENT that aligns with global environmental goals while respecting local traditions and resources. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and community stakeholders aiming to promote sustainable growth in the region.

The development of educational tourism villages is one of the sustainable tourism strategies that integrates learning activities, environmental conservation, and local community empowerment. This study aims to analyze the potential and development strategies of Belawa Village as an educational tourism village in Cirebon Regency. The research employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with managers and community members, and literature review. The results indicate that Belawa Village has strong tourism potential, particularly in educational tourism based on the conservation of the Belawa softshell turtle (Amyda cartilaginea), nature-based tourism, and local cultural tourism. Educational activities such as outing classes, animal introduction programs, environmental education, and cultural arts training have been implemented and fulfill the elements of something to see and something to do in educational tourism. However, the development of this educational tourism village has not yet been optimal due to limitations in destination management, supporting facilities and infrastructure, promotion, and human resource capacity. Therefore, integrated development is required through the packaging of educational tourism attractions, improvement of human resource competencies, provision of supporting facilities, and collaboration among the government, community, academics, and tourism stakeholders. The development of Belawa Village as an educational tourism village has the potential to provide economic, social, and educational benefits while supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local cultural identity.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in Indonesia's economic development, particularly in developing products based on local wisdom. Toko Jayabaru is an MSME that markets Maumere's signature souvenirs made from traditional ikat woven fabric, facing various challenges and opportunities amid business and tourism dynamics. This study aims to identify internal and external factors affecting Toko Jayabaru's performance and formulate appropriate business development strategies through SWOT analysis. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through in-depth interviews with the owner and management of Toko Jayabaru. Data analysis uses the SWOT framework (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to identify the business's strategic position and formulate alternative development strategies. Toko Jayabaru's main strengths lie in strong local cultural identity, authentic product quality, and adequate business experience. Weaknesses include limited digital marketing, restricted production capacity, and lack of derivative product variations. Opportunities encompass Flores tourism sector growth, increasing interest in local products, and potential strategic collaborations. Main threats are competition from similar products, influx of imitation products, and dependence on tourism sector fluctuations. Recommended development strategies include strengthening branding through storytelling, diversifying woven derivative products, optimizing digital marketing, strategic collaboration with tourism stakeholders, enhancing human resource capacity, and implementing customer loyalty programs. Implementation of these strategies is expected to increase MSME competitiveness while preserving Maumere's local culture.

This study aims to determine the role of the Tourism Office in promoting Letvuan Paradise Tourism Village and what obstacles are faced by the Tourism Office of Southeast Maluku Regency in carrying out promotions in Letvuan Paradise Tourism Village, Southeast Maluku Regency. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study indicate that the Southeast Maluku Regency Tourism Office plays a significant role in promoting the Letvuan Paradise Tourism Village through facilitation, mentoring, and collaboration with various parties. Promotion is carried out through official social media, annual events, and efforts to include Letvuan Paradise in the National Event Calendar (CEN). Promotion in the tourism sector is a means of communication to introduce a tourist destination and build a positive image, thereby increasing the number of visitors and providing economic benefits to the surrounding community. In addition to Hawang Cave, promotion also highlights local potential such as arabusta coffee, Japanese bunkers, and community culture. The Tourism Office also supports Pokdarwis and MSMEs through training and involvement in various activities. This encourages community and village government participation in tourism promotion. Obstacles faced include limited infrastructure, budget, and the use of digital technology. Overall, the Tourism Office plays a significant role in building the image of Letvuan Paradise, but sustainable development still requires infrastructure improvements, consistent promotion, and community independence.

One of Indonesia’s key strategies for generating foreign exchange is the development of Tourism Villages. A Tourism Village refers to a rural area that is utilized as a recreational destination due to its natural beauty, cultural uniqueness, and local attractions that appeal to tourists. The development of Tourism Villages inevitably involves the Village Government as the main authority in village administration. Tourism Village development is an integral part of community empowerment, as it encourages local residents to actively participate in village development activities. Through effective empowerment programs, the Village Government can enhance community capacity, increase economic opportunities, and strengthen local potential in a sustainable manner. This study employs a qualitative research approach. The qualitative research process involves several important stages, including formulating research questions, applying appropriate research procedures, collecting specific data from participants, analyzing data inductively from particular themes to broader patterns, and interpreting the meaning of the findings. Using this approach, the study reveals that the role of the Village Government is crucial in planning, managing, and supporting Tourism Village development. Strong leadership, community involvement, and strategic empowerment initiatives are essential factors in ensuring the successful and sustainable development of Tourism Villages in Indonesia.

The Nanga Sira Mangrove Forest Tourism Area is an ecotourism destination with significant natural potential that has not been utilized optimally. The managing community faces constraints in aspects of digital marketing, educational content development, governance, and supporting facilities. This community service program aims to implement strategic collaboration between higher education institutions and the community to increase tourist visits through a participatory action research approach. The implementation method includes four main stages: observation, participatory planning, activity implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Core activities conducted include digital marketing training and creative content creation, development of environmental conservation education materials, improvement of tourism governance systems, and physical infrastructure enhancement. Evaluation results show a significant increase in community capacity with a 75% rise in social media interactions and 40% growth in tourist visits over a two-month period. This program successfully proves that the higher education-community collaboration model is effective as a strategy for sustainable tourism development. Recommendations include the importance of continuous mentoring and the development of more innovative tourism packages.

Barru Regency tourism has a variety of tourist attractions, but information related to the location and potential of tourism has not been digitally integrated, making it difficult for tourists and the government to access data. This study aims to design and build a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that can map the location of tourist attractions in Barru Regency interactively, easily accessible, and equipped with supporting information in the form of descriptions, types of tourism, photos, and travel routes. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the stages of tourist attraction surveys, interface design, feature development, and system testing. The results of the study are in the form of a website "Web-Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Tourist Attractions in Barru Regency" which is able to present tourist information systematically and easily understood. The conclusion of this study shows that the developed system can be a supporting medium in disseminating tourism information, helping tourists find tourist locations, and supporting the local government in managing and developing the tourism sector based on spatial data. This application also has the potential to be an educational and promotional tool to increase tourist visits to Barru Regency  

Batu City, as a major tourist destination, has experienced rapid growth in tourism infrastructure development, leading to the conversion of agricultural land and green open spaces into commercial areas. Using a case study methodology and a qualitative approach, this study gathers data in many sub-districts through documentation, in-depth interviews, and observation, including Sidomulyo, Songgokerto, and Oro-Oro Ombo. The findings indicate that the decline in Green Open Space (GOS) has negatively impacted environmental quality (such as rising temperatures and increased flood risk), disrupted the livelihoods of agricultural communities, and caused economic disparities due to the dominance of the tourism service sector. While tourism contributes to regional income, without sustainable environmental management, the long-term economic potential may decline. Therefore, a tourism development strategy that balances economic growth with environmental preservation is essential.

This study is motivated by the tourism potential of Tamsar 27 in Bengkelang Village, Bandar Pusaka Sub-district, Aceh Tamiang Regency, which offers clear river streams, scenic natural landscapes, and a peaceful rural atmosphere, yet has not been optimally managed to improve the local economy. The purpose of this research is to analyze strategies for community-based tourism management to enhance local welfare. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, using field observations, interviews, and documentation as data-collection techniques. Data were analyzed through reduction, presentation, and conclusion-drawing stages. The results reveal five main strategies for improving community economy through tourism management at Tamsar 27: (1) improving tourism infrastructure; (2) empowering local communities through training in tourism management and entrepreneurship; (3) diversifying tourism-related businesses such as homestays and local specialty products; (4) optimizing digital promotion; and (5) strengthening partnerships among the village government, village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), and private sectors to ensure sustainable tourism development. The implications of this study demonstrate that applying the principles of community-based tourism and empowerment theory provides an effective foundation for developing sustainable rural tourism destinations while simultaneously enhancing local income and community self-reliance.  

This study aims to explore the potential of sago as a local product that can be processed into a tourism attraction based on local wisdom in the Silowo Ecotourism Area, Tuban Regency. Sago, with its ecological, economic, and cultural values, plays a significant role in maintaining food security and also enhances the educational experience of tourists. This study employed a qualitative approach through observation, in-depth interviews, and a literature review. The findings indicate that sago has significant potential to become a tourism symbol, through distinctive culinary innovations, educational activities on sago processing, and presentations in the form of local cultural attractions. Developing this potential will not only improve the economic well-being of the community but also strengthen the region's cultural identity and support environmental conservation efforts. Therefore, sago management involving community participation and product innovation are key factors for the successful development of local wisdom tourism in Silowo.

This study analyzes the potential of leading sectors in five cities in Aceh Province: Sabang, Banda Aceh, Lhokseumawe, Langsa, and Subulussalam using the Location Quotient (LQ) method. This method is used to identify basic sectors that have comparative advantages and play a role as the main drivers of the regional economy. The data used are secondary data on GRDP by business field from BPS. The results of the study show that each city has different leading sectors according to the characteristics of its region: Sabang excels in the tourism and service sectors; Banda Aceh in the modern service sector such as transportation, finance, and energy; Lhokseumawe in the processing industry and trade; Langsa in the service, trade, and transportation sectors; and Subulussalam in the agricultural and MSME sectors. This study emphasizes the need for the formulation of development policies based on local potential to encourage inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Aceh Province.

Palembang City has emerged as a hub for culinary and cultural tourism, particularly through traditional cuisine and the production of songket and jumputan textiles, as part of efforts to stimulate local economic development. This study aims to examine the role of cultural tourism and traditional craftsmanship in supporting local economic growth and cultural sustainability. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, documentation, and questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, encompassing data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that cultural tourism and traditional textile industries generate positive economic impacts for local business actors, especially micro and small enterprises engaged in culinary and handicraft activities. In addition to economic benefits, cultural tourism contributes significantly to the preservation of local cultural values by encouraging active participation from artisans and entrepreneurs in maintaining the authenticity of traditional products. Overall, cultural tourism exhibits strong strategic potential as a dual mechanism for fostering local economic development and ensuring sustainable cultural preservation. These results provide important insights for policymakers in designing integrated tourism-based development strategies that balance economic growth with cultural conservation.

This research aims to analyze the Regional Government's strategy in developing the Tanjung Lesung Tourism Area and identify obstacles and efforts to improve the community's economy. As a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a national priority tourism destination, Tanjung Lesung has great potential in encouraging local growth, but its development still faces challenges. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method through interviews, observations, and documentation studies with informants from the Tourism Office, SEZ managers, MSME actors, and Pokdarwis. The analysis refers to the theory of Suryadana's tourism development strategy, including attractions, accessibility, amenities, and institutions. The results of the study show that the government's strategy focuses on the development of attractions through the involvement of MSMEs and cultural preservation, as well as improving facilities with training and community assistance. This strategy has a positive impact on increasing income and job creation. However, there are obstacles in the form of limited regional authority in SEZ management, lack of optimal accessibility and infrastructure, weak collaboration between stakeholders, low capacity of local human resources, and inconsistent promotion. The government's efforts include increasing human resource capacity, facilitating MSMEs in events, and cross-sector coordination. In conclusion, the Tanjung Lesung tourism development strategy has contributed to economic empowerment, but it is not optimal, so stronger synergy is needed between the government, the private sector, and the community to realize sustainable tourism.