DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-TOURISM WITH CULTURAL INSIGHTS AND LOCAL WISDOM FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT Made Sukereni
Warmadewa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze (1) ecotourism activities to support community empowerment- and (2) cultural values and local wisdom that can support ecotourism development. The method used is a type of normative legal research. The results of the study show (1) Ecotourism activities support community empowerment aimed at increasing the role and participation of the community in tourism development in order to obtain economic, socio-cultural benefits from tourism development- provide equal opportunities to all members of society. Therefore, the development of community-based tourism requires coordination and cooperation as well as a balanced role between various elements of stakeholders including the government, the private sector and the community- and (2) cultural values and local wisdom that can support the development of ecotourism show that there are many cultural values and local wisdom that can be explored and developed through ecotourism activities to support economic empowerment and community welfare. These cultural values and local wisdom are manifested in many forms and activities such as customs, mindsets, and community behavior.
Keywords: Development, Ecotourism, Culture and Local Wisdom
