Last modified: 2022-01-09
Abstract
The realization of a tourist village is coveted by the people of Simbatan Village, Nguntoronadi District, Magetan, because it has a lot of potential such as nature, culture, art, culinary and the existence of batik ciprat products for people with disabilities. The pilot was carried out in three supporting hamlets, namely Simbatan Wetan, Ngesut and Simbatan Kulon hamlets. Activities are carried out based on the 4 A concept in tourism development, namely amenities, attractions, accommodation and atmosphere. The activity approach is carried out by surveying tourism potential, focus group discussions (FGD), comparative tourism studies, socialization and hamlet competitions in the context of tourism. Various potentials and problems for pioneering local wisdom-based tourism villages in each hamlet including internal and external potentials and problems were analyzed using SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat). The results of the initiative showed that at first the community did not know the concept of a tourist village, but after receiving an explanation, they were very supportive. The community has succeeded in identifying the potential that deserves to be presented in a tourist village from the aspect of natural, cultural, artistic and culinary potential. The community also initiates an organizational model for tourism village managers and has various plans related to attractions and infrastructure. Community support is quite high in the form of participation and has the hope that the existence of a tourist village can improve the welfare of the Simbatan people.