Developing a Community-Based Tourism Model for Sustainable Tourism in the Mandeh Area, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This research departs from several fundamental issues related to community-based tourism development in Mandeh. The information that emerged regarding the slow development of the Mandeh at this time was due to several stakeholders still trapped in the paradigm and short-term mindset in tourism management. Furthermore, the problem that was also found was that a community-based tourism development program that was oriented towards sustainable development had not been designed. Therefore, this study aims to develop and test the community-based tourism model in Mandeh. The research used qualitative methods with data analysis techniques using the CAQDA Software-NVivo. The results showed that building community-based tourism must start by strengthening the community and the community development dimension. From the model test, it can be concluded that from the analysis of stakeholder answers, it can be stated that they accept the model being tested because it is relevant to the dynamics and problems faced in the development of community-based tourism in Mandeh. The results of this research imply that stakeholders can use this model to design a pattern of community-based tourism development that is more sustainable in the future.