Role of Isu Fainman Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) Institution in Supporting Estate Tourism in Fatumnasi Tourism Village East Nusa Tenggara

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10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_131How to use a DOI?

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Role; Pokdarwis; Fatumnasi; Tourism; Estate (key words)

Abstract

Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) is one of the stakeholders who come from the community which certainly has a strategic role in developing and managing the potential of natural and cultural wealth owned by an area to become a tourist destination, such as in a Tourism Village in Fatumnasi Village, Fatumnasi District, Central Timor Regency. South (TTS), East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). This research focuses on the main problems, namely; 1) What is the role of the Isu Fainman Pokdarwis in supporting Estate Tourism in the Fatumnasi Tourism Village, NTT? 2) What are the obstacles to the Isu Fainman Pokdarwis in supporting Estate Tourism in Fatumnasi Tourism Village, NTT? 3) What are the efforts made by Isu Fainman Pokdarwis in dealing with obstacles in supporting Estate Tourism in Fatumnasi Tourism Village, NTT? The data analysis technique used qualitative research, with the aim of obtaining an in-depth picture of the role of Pokdarwis in tourism development in Fatumnasi Tourism Village. Informant retrieval using purposive sampling technique, and then using data collection methods through observation, interviews and use of documents. The results of the study show that 1) The role of Pokdarwis in developing tourism in Fatumnasi Village has been running according to expectations through a). Increased knowledge and insight of Pokdarwis members in the field of tourism. b). Improving the ability and skills of members in managing the tourism business sector and other related businesses. c). Encourage and motivate the community to be good hosts in supporting tourism activities in their area. d). Encouraging and motivating the community to improve the quality of the environment and the attractiveness of local tourism through efforts to realize Sapta Pesona. e). Collect, process and provide tourism information services to tourists and local communities. 2). Pokdarwis barriers in tourism development, namely coordinating the community or tourism actors and the lack of tourism facilities. 3). Efforts are being made to face obstacles in tourism development, namely by conducting socialization and coordinating with traditional villages and trying to negotiate land exchanges with local residents and the province.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - S. S. Feny Susana Eky
AU  - Pasifikus Mala Meko
AU  - Jenri Manobe
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/30
TI  - Role of Isu Fainman Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) Institution in Supporting Estate Tourism in Fatumnasi Tourism Village East Nusa Tenggara
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2022 (iCAST-SS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 753
EP  - 757
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_131
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-83-1_131
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