PENDAMPINGAN PENGELOLAAN WISATA DESA KONSERVASI ANAK PENYU (TUKIK) : PENINGKATAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MENDUKUNG PARIWISATA BERKELANJUTAN PANTAI YEH GANGGA

Abstract

The tourism industry plays a vital role in a region's development and has the potential to boost local income when effectively managed. Tabanan Regency boasts an intriguing tourist destination known as Hatchling Conservation at Yeh Gangga Beach, overseen by the local community to protect hatchling species from extinction. The purpose of this article is to inform readers about the hatchling conservation efforts at Gangga Lestari Conservation and to assess the Hatchling Conservation's role as a tourist attraction at Yeh Gangga Beach. The research methodology employed in this study is qualitative, involving data collection through methods like observation, interviews, training, and mentoring. The findings of this study highlight a challenge faced by traditional village leaders concerning Tukik Gangga Lestari Conservation: the lack of personnel to effectively manage the conservation site. This staffing issue is primarily due to budget constraints, compounded by limited awareness of this tourist attraction among the wider community. To address these issues, the service team aims to provide training and guidance to traditional village leaders. Their goal is to enhance the management and upkeep of the conservation site and promote it more effectively through social media to gain greater recognition among the general public.