Preparation of Cikalong Tourism Village as an Edutourism Destination for Tourists in Pangandaran Regency
Abstract
Tourism today is not only entertainment-oriented, but is also developing towards education and empowerment of local communities. Cikalong Village, Pangandaran Regency, West Java, has a wealth of ancestral culture that is still preserved, but has not been optimally utilized as an educational tourist destination. This study aims to formulate a strategy for preparing Cikalong Tourism Village based on edutourism by involving active community participation. The method used was a literature study with an exploratory approach, supported by direct observation and in-depth interviews with village officials, traditional leaders, and the local community. The results showed that Cikalong Village has cultural, traditional, and natural potentials that support the development of edutourism-based tourism villages. However, an initiator role is needed to prepare the establishment of the tourism village. The findings emphasize the importance of management based on community participation (community-based tourism), training of tourism human resources, and strengthening local institutions. This research not only provides preparation strategies for the development of Cikalong Tourism Village, but also offers a new perspective by integrating the concepts of edutourism and community involvement in the context of local culture.
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