Development of community-based tourism: Study in Kertayasa Village, Pangandaran Districts, West Java

Abstract

Kertayasa Tourism Village is one of the leading tourism villages in the Pangandaran Districts, West Java Province. It is proven by having won various awards, one of which is the champion of the advanced tourism village category in the 2019 Nusantara Tourism Village Competition. The community’s role in developing the village’s potential with sustainable tourism is one of the keys to the tourism village’s success. This study aims to identify a general description of Kertayasa Village development as a tourism village, analyze the development concept of community-based tourism, and analyze the relationship between the development concept with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research method used is a qualitative approach with case study design and interactive model analysis techniques. The key informants in this study were selected using purposive sampling techniques, including the elements of the Kertayasa Village apparatus, community leaders, and tourism practitioners. The results showed the criteria for developing Kertayasa Tourism Village based on attractions, amenities, accessibility, and ancillary services. The development pattern is a tourist attractions cluster model (Green Canyon), which stimulates the surrounding villages’ development. The development’s characteristic is bottom-up with community empowerment’s central issue in environment, economy, and social-cultural to supports SDGs.

Developing industry clusters based on 4As to support agritourism competitiveness

“…Table 1 describes the relationships between 4As and cluster to industry cluster and sustainable agritourism. According to Table 1, several studies indicate the role of attractions in both industry clusters [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19] [20], and sustainable agritourism [2], [7], [21], [22], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27]. It seems that attractions, such as unique agricultural practices or the natural environment, play a key role in attracting visitors and sustaining the agritourism industry.…”

“…[2], [7], [21], [22], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27] Access [28], [15], [29], [18], [30] [9], [13], [16], [22], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27] Ancillary [16], [17], [18] [16], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [31] Amenities [16], [18] [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [31] Industry Cluster [12], [19], [32] [3], [6] [32] The ease of access to agritourism sites is highlighted in various studies related to industry clusters [28], [15], [29], [18], [30] and sustainable agritourism [9], [13], [16], [22], [23],…”

“…A location's accessibility, such as its proximity to major transportation networks, can greatly affect the attractiveness and success of an agritourism destination. Ancillary services seem to have a prominent role in both industry clusters [16], [17], [18] and sustainable agritourism [16], [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [31]. These could include any additional services that enhance the visitor experience, such as guided tours, educational programs, or food and beverage services.…”

“…The last 4As ia amenities. Amenities have been studied in the context of industry clusters [16], [18] and sustainable agritourism [23], [24], [25], [26], [27], [31]. These amenities, such as accommodation, dining facilities, and recreational facilities, contribute to the overall appeal of an agritourism site and the satisfaction of its visitors.…”

Restrukturisasi Kawasan Sumber Air Sebagai Wisata Edukasi di Desa Ngenep Kabupaten Malang

“…Pembangunan pariwisata semestinya tetap mengacu pada kategorinya sebagai green industry (Chengcai et al, 2017;Gogonea et al, 2017;Kilipiris & Zardava, 2012;Putra et al, 2021). Diperlukan keseimbangan antara daya dukung lingkungan, potensinya, serta kepentingan ekonomi.…”