The Role of Stakeholders in the Development of Sustainable Indigenous Ecotourism in Kasepuhan Citorek, Banten

Abstract

Indigenous ecotourism is a nature tourism concept offering a distinctive cultural experience. Ecotourism, in its concept, seeks to ensure tourism development that is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socio-culturally responsible. However, achieving such instrumental goals requires collaboration among the various parties involved. This research aims to identify stakeholder working mechanisms and the dimensions of sustainability in developing indigenous ecotourism on Mount Kendeng Ecotourism in Kasepuhan Citorek, Lebak Regency, Banten Province. The approach used is qualitative, which was obtained through in-depth interviews. The results showed that stakeholders involved in managing indigenous ecotourism have varying degrees of influence and interests. The various influences and interests of stakeholders further influence the dimensions of sustainability, ecological, socio-cultural, economic, and institutional in developing indigenous ecotourism.