Encouraging Community-Driven Approach in Developing Koto Sentajo

Abstract

Tourism village is an alternative solution to accelerating rural economy which is friendly to the environment and micro-economy. In the tourist village, the development meaning is from the community, by the community, and for the community. However, the study of tourism village development has specificities that cannot be equated because each tourist village has its characteristics. The policies that are applied must refer to the fundamental character of customs and the potential of available tourism resources. This study seeks to discuss a community-driven approach as an initiative to develop a tourist village in Koto Sentajo. The unique characteristics of this village as a state-based traditional village under ninik mamak provide a distinctive style in fostering tourism village.