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Abstract
Community-Based Tourism (CBT) has emerged as a strategic model for achieving sustainable and inclusive destination development, particularly in rural areas where tourism serves as an alternative source of livelihood. This study quantitatively examines the socioeconomic impacts of CBT and its contribution to sustainable destination pathways in three tourism villages in Yogyakarta, Indonesia—Pentingsari, Nglanggeran, and Kembangarum. Using a stratified random sampling of 150 respondents, data were collected through structured questionnaires measuring household income, quality of life, and community wellbeing. The analysis employed descriptive statistics, paired sample t-tests, and correlation techniques using SPSS 26.
The findings reveal a significant 29.3% increase in household income among CBT participants, alongside notable improvements in access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure services such as roads, sanitation, and clean water. CBT also strengthened social cohesion, women’s empowerment, and youth participation, indicating a multidimensional impact beyond economics. Moreover, several villages initiated community-based environmental programs, including waste segregation and local greening efforts, aligning CBT with the principles of green and responsible tourism.
The study concludes that CBT serves as an effective pathway toward sustainable destinations by integrating economic resilience, social empowerment, and environmental stewardship within local tourism systems. It recommends enhancing participatory governance, equitable benefit-sharing, and cultural preservation as key strategies to ensure inclusive and long-term sustainability in community-based tourism development.