Volume 18, No. 2, 2021
The Impact of Supporting Village Empowerment on the Local People Economy in Kelimutu National Park Tourism Area Ende - East Nusa Tenggara
Antonio E.L. Nyoko, Ronal P.C. Fanggidae, Paulina Y. Amtiran, Merlyn Kurniawati and Klaasvakumok Kamuri
Abstract
The aim of this this research is to find out the progress and impact of community empowerment in the supporting villages of Kelimutu National Park, Ende NTT. This is a qualitative research which is conducted by field research, collection data, reduction, display and conclusion. From the results of the research, it can be concluded that there is a synergy between the role of the government and community participation in managing tourism in an effort to attract tourists for visiting Kelimutu National Park and staying in the supporting villages. The program is effective to increase local economy and welfare of people around the tourist area however the number of visitor tend to decrease.
Pages: 875-886
DOI: 10.14704/WEB/V18I2/WEB18360
Keywords: Empowerment of Supporting Village, Kelimutu National Park Tourism Area.