The Role of the Community to Increase Local Potential through Kampoeng Djowo Sekatul Tourism Village

Abstract

Tourism Village is a village environment that has the potential for natural beauty and has a unique and distinctive appeal, tourism facilities and accommodations are managed well by actively involving the community. Kampoeng Djowo Sekatul is one of the tourist villages that carries the concept of a simple and ancient Javanese village with the characteristics of a joglo house and gazebo. This Kampoeng Djowo Sekatul tourist spot is located in Margosari Village, Limbangan District, Kendal Regency. Because it is located in a cold mountainous area and close to other natural attractions, this tourist village attracts many tourists who are in the city and even outside the city for time with family to enjoy the beauty that is presented by the Sekatul tourist village and the atmosphere is very suitable for family vacations. This study aims to analyze the extent to which empowerment can be carried out to spur the development of tourism villages based on local potential which leads to community productivity to be more independent and can improve the welfare of rural communities. This research used an approach with data collection techniques in the process. The results of the data obtained indicate that the existence of the Kampoeng Djowo Sekatul Tourism Village has a positive impact for the realization of community empowerment in this Margosari Village.