Community-Based Village Management Independence In Efforts to Create Sustainable Tourism (Panglipuran Tourism Village Phenomena)

Abstract

Tourist behavior change in choosing tourist attractions have made tourism villages the prima donna. The presence of a tourist village is interpreted as an integration between interest and social activity with the leading role played by the community. Through these activities, the part of tourism in community empowerment is something that needs attention. This study aims to find the meaning of Independence in managing tourist villages carried out by the community. This study uses a qualitative design through a phenomenon. This study tries to explore the community’s experience as a tourist village manager and the impacts that arise. The data collection process was carried out through semi-structured interviews with five informants. This research showed the meaning of community independence and its impact on managing tourist villages, including community self-confidence, community commitment, community economic empowerment and knowledge transfer. Thus, good management will provide positive results for the village’s and its people’s development. Several studies strengthen the argument for the role of the community as managers of regional potential. However, only some studies have raised the issue of community independence in managing tourist villages. Besides that, the conclusions of this study can also provide the guidance needed to develop regional potential, especially in tourism villages.