Empowerment Models of Telaga Madirda Tourism Management to Increase Visitors during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Autor: Yitno Puguh Martomo, Samsi Samsi, Erwinda Sam Anafih, Liem Gai Sin
Jazyk: English<br />Indonesian
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Society, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 706-722 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2338-6932
2597-4874
DOI: 10.33019/society.v10i2.498
Popis: Telaga Madirda, a village tourism destination managed by the Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise in Ngargoyoso Sub-District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, boasts an exotic natural charm ripe for development. This study investigates the empowerment model of Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise and explores innovative approaches to managing this potential tourism hotspot. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the study utilizes an empowerment model approach across three stages: awareness, capacity building, and empowerment. Findings reveal that village leaders’ commitment bolsters Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise’s empowering process, enabling innovative event models to attract more visitors. The introduction of spiritual tourism and night camping has notably drawn individuals to Telaga Madirda, offering a retreat for relaxation and therapeutic purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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