TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN PANEMBANGAN VILLAGE: COMMERCIALIZATION OF SMART FISHERIES VILLAGE (SFV) INTO A SMART VILLAGE THAT IS WORTH SELLING

Abstract

The purpose of this community development initiative is to improve the people's economic well-being through the use of sustainable management techniques and information and communication technologies. The project's main pillars are cultural preservation, community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and regional economic growth. It embodies a comprehensive approach. Panembangan Village has been chosen as the pilot site for the SMART Fisheries Village (SFV) program as part of this community development program, demonstrating the initiative's community-focused approach. The all-encompassing plan calls for activities to unite various tourist industry participants, establish tourist Awareness Groups (POKDARWIS), educate community members about tourism, create travel packages, and distribute pamphlets and other educational materials. These programs are a part of a bigger plan that promotes sustainable behaviours, expands economic opportunities, and protects the village's environmental and cultural resources. This community development project's ultimate objective is to enable Panembangan Village to become a prosperous and long-lasting tourism attraction. It emphasizes how crucial it is to build frameworks for sustainable tourist management, improve skills, and engage the community. The initiative's designation as a community development program draws attention to how cooperative and participatory it is, demonstrating a dedication to promoting long-term beneficial effects on the livelihoods and general well-being of the Panembangan community.