Community Empowerment Strategy in Managing Silalahi ll Tourism Village

Abstract

Silalahi II Tourism Village is one of the villages in Silahisabungan District, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra Province.
Silalahi II tourism village has diverse tourist attractions, this village has rich natural and cultural tourism potential
but requires proper management to improve the welfare of the local community and the sustainability of tourism.
This study aims to analyze the obstacles in empowering the community in managing Silalahi II Tourism Village and
optimizing the role of the community in developing Silalahi II village with an emphasis on human resource
development and the role of the community in tourism. The research method used is a qualitative method, Data
collection is carried out through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions on residents, community
stakeholders, and tourism village managers. The obstacles faced are that the community is still not creative enough
in creating tourism activities; second, the activeness of BUMDes members is still very lacking and Pokdarwis has
not been formed. The results of the study indicate that although Silalahi II Tourism Village has great potential,
challenges related to low human resources need to be overcome. This strategy also highlights the importance of
collaboration between governments, local organizations, and the community to create an environment that
supports sustainable and inclusive tourism growth. This study provides recommendations for developing a more
effective empowerment model and increasing human resource capacity through tourism skills training and the
formation of joint business groups to increase community income, as well as community involvement in
participatory planning and management of tourist destinations.