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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 community service activity was carried out as a collaborative program between two tertiary institutions, STIA Satya Negara and Darussalam Polytechnic. This PKM aims to promote tourism in the city of Palembang. The activity was carried out through virtual ways (zoom meetings) with participants from Palembang city tourism activists, students and high school/vocational school students in the Palembang city area. After the pandemic, tourism in the city of Palembang entered a transitional period so that tourism, especially in this city, was getting better. Palembang is the oldest city in Indonesia which played an important role in the spread of Buddhism during the heyday of Sriwijaya so that in these traces there are many historical relics that are left behind and should be preserved as cultural heritage.  

Barong dance is one of Indonesia's cultural treasures that has great tourist attraction potential in Bali. This dance depicts the fight between good and evil in Balinese culture and has the beauty of dance movements, interesting costumes, and stories raised in the dance. Barong dance also has an important role in introducing Balinese culture to tourists and having a positive impact on the local economy. However, in an effort to preserve it, there are several challenges that must be faced, such as maintaining authenticity, quality of appearance, effective promotion, and management and maintenance of costumes and property. Therefore, joint efforts from the government, community, and tourism industry players are needed to maintain and preserve Barong dance properly. In addition, education and training for the younger generation also need to be improved to help maintain the sustainability of Barong dance as a valuable cultural heritage. By maintaining and preserving Barong dance, it is hoped that Balinese culture can continue to be known and appreciated by tourists, and have a positive impact on the local economy.