ENLIGHTENMENT BLUEPRINT: BUDAKELING TOURISM VILLAGE'S PATH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Bali's tourism sector wields substantial influence across diverse dimensions of community life, leaving an indelible mark on the economic, socio-cultural, and natural fabric of the region. However, the development of the requisite facilities and infrastructure to sustain this thriving tourism industry demands a considerable expanse of land, a precious resource in Bali's limited expanse. Focused on growth-oriented tourism development, Bali's high tourism sector has played a pivotal role in augmenting foreign exchange earnings and stimulating investment.

This study delves into the paradigm of community-based sustainable tourism, encapsulated in the concept of Community Based Tourism (CBT). The CBT approach is intrinsically intertwined with the ideals of sustainable tourism development, both of which serve as pillars fortifying the community's well-being, delivering tangible economic, socio-cultural, and environmental advantages (Richards and Hall, 2000:1). As is often the case, the sustenance of tourism hinges on the unwavering support of the local community. A deep-rooted commitment from the community becomes the bedrock upon which tourism development flourishes (Putra and Pitana, 2015). To perpetuate the trajectory of tourism development, the cooperation and coordination between key stakeholders, particularly those who shape policies in the realm of community-based tourism, become imperative.

Essentially, tourism development revolves around the dynamic interplay of three closely entwined stakeholders (Hetifah, 2003). These stakeholders encompass the government, society, and the entrepreneurial/private sector (Rahim, 2012).