Development of Nature Tourism Potential Bantaragung Village, Majalengka Regency

Abstract

Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy runs the "Tourism Awareness Campaign 5.0" program which specifically focuses on building awareness and developing the mentality and productive character of village communities so that communities are able to independently and sustainably manage and develop the potential of tourism villages. This study aims to find, develop and package the potential of natural tourism in Bantaragung Village. The method used in this study uses a qualitative method through observation and interviews. This study found tourism potential in the form of agricultural nature tourism with the theme of farmer life, traditional Mapag Sri dance, martial arts, batik celup art that uses natural materials around the village, as well as natural scenery in the form of waterfalls, rice fields, and natural bicycle routes. This study provides an overview of the formation and development of village potential, how to package nature tourism, and nature tourism programs that can be implemented by Bantaragung Village, Majalengka Regency in increasing local revenue through nature tourism