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This study aims to describe and analyze: Tourism development policies in improving community welfare are reviewed from the approach of sustainable tourism development in Mahakam Regency. Factors that support and hinder tourism policies in improving people's welfare. Tourism development policy model as a recommendation to support sustainable tourism development. This research is a qualitative research, with data collection techniques using interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis techniques Interactive data analysis. The results of the study show that sustainable tourism development in Mahakam Regency is a policy in development with economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions based on justice not only for the current generation but also for future generations. The policy must have two objectives, namely to maximize the contribution of tourism resources that have been proven to be able to provide added value economically. The policy requires tourism business actors to prioritize and preserve cultural uniqueness as well as optimize the role of local communities. Policies on the environmental aspect can be preventive and repressive by involving all stakeholders from tourism Supporting factors for sustainable tourism development in Mahakam Regency include natural conditions that are still maintained as tourist attractions and support for the community around tourist destinations. Factors inhibiting sustainable tourism development in Mahakam Regency are limited infrastructure, lack of promotion, and unsupportive environmental conditions. 

Tourism development in Aceh Tengah Regency has great potential to become a leading tourist destination, especially with the natural beauty of Danau Laut Tawar and the richness of local culture. The Tourism Office of Aceh Tengah Regency has implemented various strategies, including the empowerment of local communities, infrastructure improvements, and tourism promotion. However, significant challenges remain in the development of this sector, such as the lack of land legality documents, limited supporting facilities, and low creativity in the creative economy products. Based on the research, development focusing on community empowerment through training, improvements in physical and social infrastructure, and strengthening collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities can enhance tourism appeal and provide positive economic impacts. In the future, community-based and sustainable tourism development will be the key to creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable destination. Through more coordinated strategic efforts, it is expected that the tourism sector in Aceh Tengah can grow rapidly and contribute to regional development.    

Tourism development in Aceh Tengah Regency has great potential to become a leading tourist destination, especially with the natural beauty of Danau Laut Tawar and the richness of local culture. The Tourism Office of Aceh Tengah Regency has implemented various strategies, including the empowerment of local communities, infrastructure improvements, and tourism promotion. However, significant challenges remain in the development of this sector, such as the lack of land legality documents, limited supporting facilities, and low creativity in the creative economy products. Based on the research, development focusing on community empowerment through training, improvements in physical and social infrastructure, and strengthening collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities can enhance tourism appeal and provide positive economic impacts. In the future, community-based and sustainable tourism development will be the key to creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable destination. Through more coordinated strategic efforts, it is expected that the tourism sector in Aceh Tengah can grow rapidly and contribute to regional development.

Toyomarto Village is a tourist village in Malang Regency with the concept of ecotourism. Toyomarto Village has an interesting culture to visit, namely the Kirab Tirta Amerta Sari. Kirab Tirta Amerta Sari tradition is a water source ‘selametan’ which is part of the village alms, which is held once a year in the month of ‘Suro’. To maintain the resilience of the tradition, it is necessary to develop a tradition based on the principles of ecotourism. This research was conducted to find out the implementation of ecotourism principles in the development of the Kirab Tirta Amerta Sari Tradition, development steps and the impact of ecotourism on the development of the Kirab Tirta Amerta Sari Tradition. The research used a qualitative method of case study approach by collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used Miles and Huberman’s theory through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Based on the field result obtained, it is shown that the implementation of ecotourism principles in the development of the Kirab Tirta Amerta Sari Tradition in Toyomarto Village, because the development of kirab has been conceptualised by the community, so that activities can provide benefits and positive impact for local communities and visitors. There are two development steps to developing the kirab, namely educational development and promotion strategies, and the impacts included the formation of social cohesion, the preservation of culture and the environment, and the development of the local economy.

This study aims to analyze the development of the Bukit Lawang tourism area. The research employs descriptive and qualitative data analysis, focusing on a problem-solving approach that is based on descriptions rather than numerical data. The purpose of using a qualitative research method is to facilitate a better understanding of information from the sources used as data, providing an effective comprehension of the ecotourism development strategy being studied. The qualitative analysis involves data collection through interviews, observations, documentation, and other methods. The research findings indicate that income from the development of the Bukit Lawang tourism sector has not significantly impacted the local revenue (PAD) of Langkat Regency as a whole. This is because Bukit Lawang tourism has not been fully implemented and managed effectively by the government. Tourism and conservation activities in Bukit Lawang have yet to be supported by proper tourism area planning, which is essential for sustainable tourism. The land division by the government is currently limited to conservation areas, plantations, and community-owned lands. Sustainable tourism land use planning would make Bukit Lawang a more responsive area. Achieving a sustainable tourism area in Bukit Lawang requires the involvement of both the government and local communities.

Digital marketing has become a critical element in promoting tourism destinations, particularly in attracting young tourists who are highly connected to technology. Sawarna Village in Lebak Regency, Banten, holds significant natural tourism potential, such as beaches and caves, but faces challenges in implementing promotional strategies that align with the digital behavior of the younger generation. This study employs a literature review method to analyze effective digital marketing strategies, focusing on social media, visual content, and influencer engagement. The analysis reveals that creative use of social media, a visual storytelling approach, and collaboration with micro-influencers can enhance the appeal of tourism destinations. Additionally, search engine optimization (SEO) and location-based marketing campaigns play a vital role in improving Sawarna Village's visibility on digital platforms. This study recommends digital skill training for the local community to support destination promotion and foster digital transformation in the rural tourism sector. These findings emphasize the importance of technology-driven marketing strategies to enhance the competitiveness of rural tourism destinations in Indonesia.

The Pantai Indah Pohe tourist area in Pohe Village, Gorontalo City, holds significant potential as a premier coastal tourism destination. However, challenges such as a lack of adequate location markers and insufficient visual promotion strategies hinder its development. To address these issues, a community service initiative was carried out by the D4 Architecture and Building Construction (ABG) Program at Gorontalo State University. The initiative aimed to enhance the visual image of the area and foster greater community involvement in promoting local tourism. The project adopted a participatory approach, actively engaging the village government, tourism awareness groups, and residents of various age groups. The activities involved creating and installing a new signage system for the "Pantai Indah Pohe" area, which serves as a crucial element for enhancing the visibility of the tourist spot. In addition, community engagement was facilitated through events such as coloring contests and sack races, aimed at promoting a sense of unity and local pride. The outcomes of this initiative revealed an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of visual promotion for tourism. It also fostered stronger social connections between local residents and academics, contributing to the community’s sense of ownership and pride in their local resources. Furthermore, the initiative provided tangible contributions to the strengthening of the local identity, with community members actively participating in the improvement process. The project aligns with Community-Based Tourism (CBT) principles and placemaking theory, which emphasize the importance of community involvement in shaping tourist destinations. This community service activity serves as an exemplary model of integrating architectural design, education, and sustainable tourism development, showcasing how academic and community collaboration can drive positive changes in local tourism promotion.

The National Strategic Program stipulated in Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 109 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Implementation of the National Food Estate Strategic Project, which was implemented in Gadabung Village, Pandih District, Pulang Pisau Regency was implemented well, so that the community felt the direct impact in the form of a harvest area of 1,205 Ha in a bumper harvest with New Superior Varieties of Inbred and Hybrid rice. The success of Gadabung Village as part of the development of the national strategic food estate project has had a positive impact on making the area charming in the form of vast expanses of rice fields, so that the village can be developed into a tourist village. Based on this, the aim of this research is that the Regional Government of Pulang Pisau Regency makes public policies that can be directly operational, by developing the potential resources owned by the government of Gadabung Village, Pandih Batu District. This research uses a qualitative approach, the data displayed is generally in the form of actual and accurate sentence descriptions and connects the problems studied with a qualitative approach. Researchers go out into the field to research the object of study and hold direct interactions with the community with the aim of obtaining in-depth information about this matter, conducting in-depth interviews and observations. Research Results Based on documentation data, Central Kalimantan Food Estate Development activities, especially in Gadabung Village, were carried out through programs and activities, namely area planning and development of facilities and infrastructure, human resource development and farmer corporations experiencing increased capacity and business diversification. This is a form of sustainability effort for upstream-downstream agricultural businesses based on areas and agro-ecosystem suitability clusters. Increasing the welfare of the people in Gadabung Village will be better by becoming a tourist destination, because the scenery in the area is very beautiful with the support of available natural resources, traditional arts and culture of local people and immigrants (transmigration), both ethnic Dayak, Banjar, Javanese, Sunda, where people live in harmony, safety and peace. The conclusion from the results of this research is that Gadabung Village is a village where the National Strategic Program has been implemented which has succeeded in meeting its objectives, namely making Gadabung Village one of the rice barns in Central Kalimantan, with rice fields stretching across thousands of hectares, and the community feels the direct impact on improving welfare. infrastructure becomes better, the village's potential can become a support for becoming a tourist destination or tourist village.  

The purpose of this study is to find out the utilization of natural resources managed by residents based on Islamic economics as sustainable development. This study uses a qualitative research approach. This type of research is Field research. This research was conducted at the Karo Indah Natural Bath located in Namu Ukur Sel., Sei Bingai District, Lalat Regency, North Sumatra. In this study, the primary data used was sourced from interviews, namely with the tourism manager of the Karo Indah Natural Bath and interviews with traders and the community around 2 people. The data collection technique in this study is through interviews and direct observation. The data analysis technique in this study is data reduction where the researcher will describe how to optimize the population in utilizing natural resources in improving sustainable development (SDGs) in Namu Ukur Langkat village from an Islamic economic perspective. The results of the study show that the Karo Indah Nature Bath tourist attraction in the perspective of Islamic economics is in line because there is a sale and purchase contract that is allowed in Islam and the norms that exist in society and do not contradict the law related to Islamic economics. Where this is seen from the business with an increase in halal income is carried out in a good way and for a good purpose as well. Then, the residents of Namu Ukur village also use natural resources well and not excessively, in the sense that residents always maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the natural resources used. In this case, the community's economy has also increased due to the existence of long business opportunities by utilizing these natural resources.

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.

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.

The tourism potential in the Sampang Regency area is very good, one of which is rice tourism in Ataman village. Padi tourism offers beautiful views with typical village culinary attractions. However, in rice tourism there are still problems such as visitors not respecting the cultural values ​​and beliefs of the local community and managers also do not have tourist regulations. Therefore, this results in a decrease in tourist visitors so that the contribution of PADes automatically decreases. The research method used is empirical juridical research with a field study approach. Data collection in this research uses several methods including interviews, observation and literature search. The research location is Taman Village, Jrengik District, Sampang Regency. The data analysis method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative. The results of research during the MBKM KKNT show that the management of Rice Fields Tourism in Taman Village is still not well organized, considering that the management pattern of facilities and infrastructure is still lacking, especially the management does not have rules for tourist visitors, so tourism is quite quiet so that PADes decreases. Therefore, the MBKM KKNT program created a legal education program regarding the protection of tourist visitors within the framework of preventive protection. The results are quite satisfactory from the results of the socialization showing that understanding of village officials, tourism managers, the community and tourist visitors has increased, especially understanding of the substance of the Tourism Law and the Village Law. Apart from that, the management makes rules for issuing visitors based on statutory regulations and the management is improved gradually, so that tourist visitors will gradually increase and the Village Paddy will automatically increase and this will all make the Taman Village community prosperous.

The cultural heritage buildings in Binjai City hold significant potential for cultural tourism, which can enhance the local economy and requires institutional support for development. Efforts to preserve cultural heritage while simultaneously improving the economic welfare of the community through tourism can be achieved through partnerships among involved stakeholders. Using a qualitative approach, this study analyzes the dynamics of partnerships between government, community members, business actors, academics, and the media in preserving and promoting the city’s cultural heritage. The findings indicate that multi-stakeholder partnerships are crucial for the successful development of cultural heritage tourism. Strong collaboration among various parties makes Binjai City's heritage sites attractive and sustainable tourism destinations. This research highlights the importance of cross-sector partnerships in cultural-based tourism development and provides policy recommendations for future development.

The development of tourist villages in Indonesia is increasing with government support and a shift in tourist interest towards educational and sustainable tourism. Sidomulyo Tourism Village, one of the tourist destinations in Jember Regency, has shown the potential for developing community-based tourism (CBT). However, the management of this village is still under the auspices of the village government, which could lead to continued dependency in the future. Community involvement is still limited because the village government decides the entire planning and management process. Through educational training, this community service program aims to strengthen CBT practices in the Sidomulyo Tourism Village. The process of transferring knowledge and experience is carried out by a manager of one of the independent tourist villages in Indonesia. This activity includes training and evaluation sessions. The results show increased participants' understanding of CBT and independent management of tourist villages. This program recommends developing priority attractions and improving digital marketing as initial steps to support sustainable tourism in the village.

Indonesian tourists are one of the largest groups of travelers visiting Thailand. The high interest of Indonesian travelers in tourist destinations in Thailand is not supported by the number of tour guides skilled in the Indonesian language. The purpose of this international community service is to improve the competence of local tour guides in Thailand, particularly in terms of Indonesian language skills. The urgency of this service is to address the need for local Thai tour guides who are proficient in Indonesian. Skilled Indonesian-speaking local Thai tour guides are expected to provide optimal service to the increasing number of Indonesian tourists. The method of this service involves intensive assistance by Thammasat University students as tutors and translators. Thammasat students who are already proficient in Indonesian will provide Indonesian language training to local Thai tour guides. This assistance includes interactive learning sessions, conversation simulations, and direct practice in real tourist situations to enhance the communication skills of the tour guides. The results of the service show a significant improvement in the Indonesian language skills of 15 local Thai tour guides. This is evident from their ability to communicate more fluently and confidently with tourists from Indonesia. The group of local Thai tour guides also reported increased satisfaction in the services they provided, as well as positive feedback from Indonesian tourists. Based on these results, the assistance provided by the service team, supported by Thammasat University students, was effective in enhancing the language competence of local Thai tour guides. This service activity has a positive impact on the experience of Indonesian tourists and strengthens the bilateral tourism sector of both countries.

The Bojong Village is one of the villages in Parigi Sub-district, Pangandaran Regency, which has a variety of promising local potentials. Currently, Bojong Village is one of the supporters of the natural tourism sector that supports the world of local-based tourism. However, from a socio-cultural point of view, the community in Bojong Village does not know the history of the village's development in the past, making it difficult for the community to determine the village's anniversary. So that social cohesion is minimally built and it is feared that it will trigger division. The service method carried out in this service was carried out through the participatory action research (PAR) method. The results of the service concluded that the determination of the village anniversary was successfully carried out through several stages, namely: cross-history search, symposium, and panel discussion between figures. Therefore, community development based on local wisdom in the context of determining the anniversary of Bojong Village can be said to be successfully carried out. The results of the service led to the establishment of the anniversary of Bojong Village, a memorandum of understanding of the anniversary of Bojong Village signed by the leaders, and a small book of resume of the history of Bojong Village. The implication of this service is the existence of a village regulation related to the determination of the anniversary of Bojong Village.

The purpose of this research is to identify in Mak Teduh Village, where most of the area consists of peatland with oil palm, rubber, and acacia plantations, the local potential that can be developed into superior products for the village as a means to enhance the community's economy through development focused on the sustainability of resources and the environment. The identification method is applied by the OVOP (One Village One Product) criteria and SWOT analysis. The results of the research indicate several local potentials that can be developed into superior products, namely creative industries in the form of pandan leaf crafts and crafts from recycled plastic, fisheries such as salted fish, and livestock including acacia honey cultivation. In addition, there is also the potential for tourism that can be developed. Based on the OVOP criteria and SWOT analysis, the potential of the village that can be developed as a flagship product is in the cultivation of acacia honey. The availability of land and bee feed in acacia and palm plantations, as well as opportunities in national and international markets, means that acacia honey cultivation also provides a chance for communities to engage in sustainable businesses while enhancing public awareness of forest and environmental conservation. The cultivation of acacia honey also serves as a preventive solution to the cases of forest and peatland fires that frequently occur in Mak Teduh Village. 

The long distance traveled and the lack of infrastructure such as roads and public transportation have reduced the interest of tourists to visit the Mangrove Forest Marine Tourism object. The lack of resting places for tourists such as cottages and lodging places also triggers the lack of interest of tourists to visit. Conversely, if the availability of infrastructure such as good roads and easy to pass, signposts, and the availability of comfortable and quiet resting places can be the main attraction for tourists who want to visit these attractions. This study aims to determine whether the value of natural beauty, educational value, facilities and infrastructure, tourists, promotions, fees, handicrafts, and income are relevant to improving the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency and to determine the role of the government in developing ecotourism attractiveness in improve the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency. What is examined is whether the value of natural beauty, educational value, facilities and infrastructure, tourists, promotions, fees, handicrafts, and income are relevant to improving the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency and what is the role of the government in developing ecotourism attractiveness in improving people's welfare. in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency. With a sample of 207 respondents, which were collected by distributing questionnaires and processing data using Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Multiple Linear Regression. Based on the results of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) test in the KMO and Bartlett's test table, it shows that promotion, tourists, educational values and income significantly affect the welfare of the people in Lubuk Kertang Village, while the value of natural beauty, infrastructure, user fees and handicrafts has a negative effect. or not significant to the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village. And the results of multiple linear regression testing show the partial hypothesis test results that the value of natural beauty, retribution, tourists and income is significant for the welfare of the people in Lubuk Kertang Village.