The Role of Local Communities in Sustainable Tourism Development: Case Study of a Tourism Village in Mojokerto Regency

Abstract

This qualitative research aims to explore the role of local communities in developing sustainable tourism in Tourism Villages in Mojokerto Regency and to identify factors that support and hinder their participation, as well as the impact of tourism development on community welfare. Research results: (1) The role of local communities is divided into three things, namely: the level of community participation in tourism management, forms of participation, and the community institutions involved. (2) Government support in developing tourism in Mojokerto Regency includes: policies and regulations, funding and subsidies, facilitating cooperation. Private sector support: investment, innovation and technology, partnerships with communities, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Community support: active involvement, cultural and environmental preservation, policy, local economic development. Main obstacles: lack of resources, conflict of interest, lack of awareness and education, negative environmental impacts, inadequate infrastructure, complicated bureaucracy, social and cultural changes, economic and political uncertainty, global challenges. (3) Economic impact of tourism development in Mojokerto Regency: increase in income, job creation, development of Small and Medium Enterprises, economic diversification, investment in infrastructure, increase in taxes and regional income, increase in skills and education, increase in the quality of life of the community. Social impacts: changes in values ​​and norms, commodification of culture, social conflict, influence on social structures, changes in lifestyle, economic dependence, increased social awareness, migration and urbanization, changes in family relationships. Environmental impacts: damage to the natural environment, pollution, waste management, consumption of natural resources, changes in agricultural and forestry patterns, impacts on biodiversity, effects on microclimate, noise and environmental disturbances