The Impact of Eco-Tourism Development and Community Empowerment on the Sustainability of Tourism Villages in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.58812/sdi.v1i04.2379Keywords:
Ecotourism Development, Community Empowerment, Tourism Village Sustainability, Rural Tourism, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
This study investigates the impact of ecotourism development and community empowerment on the sustainability of tourism villages in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 125 respondents involved in tourism village activities using a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that both ecotourism development (β = 0.421, p < 0.001) and community empowerment (β = 0.438, p < 0.001) have significant positive effects on tourism village sustainability. Collectively, these variables explain 55.1% of the variance in sustainability, demonstrating a strong combined influence. The findings highlight that sustainable tourism villages require the integration of environmentally and culturally conscious tourism practices with active community participation and empowerment. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, village managers, and stakeholders in designing strategies that promote sustainable rural tourism in Indonesia.
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