Maria Paskalia Aninda, Yudi Bachrioktora

Conceptualization Of Community-Based Tourism In Kampung 99

Introduction

Conceptualization of community-based tourism in kampung 99. Explore community-based tourism at Kampung 99 Pepohonan, Depok. Discover how this eco-friendly destination leverages social capital for community welfare and environmental empowerment.

Abstract

Kampung 99 Pepohonan is a tourist destination located in the Limo area, Depok City, which one family founded to develop into a village community; this tourist destination attracts visitors through a variety of environmentally friendly and green tourism-oriented tourism activities in the middle of urban areas. The central vision of Kampung 99 Pepohonan management is a strong desire to apply the concept of healthy living by creating a healthy environment so that healthy behavior arises. This research refers to the idea of community-based tourism (CBT), which is a type of tourism where residents run activities for their welfare and the application of social capital as the basis for the construction of meaning, trust, togetherness, tolerance, and participation which are closely related to community survival strategies. This research aims to identify social capital within the scope of the Kampung 99 community with local communities through basic principles in community-based tourism. This type of research is ethnography with a qualitative descriptive approach, while data collection is done through observation, interviews, and literature studies. This research shows that the Kampung 99 community has successfully empowered the environment through excellent and efficient utilization and management. The Kampung 99 community is oriented towards the common principles of life through a vision and mission with cooperation to achieve community goals and welfare.

Review

This paper presents an interesting case study on the conceptualization of community-based tourism (CBT) within Kampung 99 Pepohonan, an environmentally-oriented tourist destination in an urban setting. The focus on a family-founded initiative evolving into a community-driven model, emphasizing healthy living and green tourism, offers a valuable perspective on sustainable development in unique contexts. The research clearly articulates its aim to identify the role of social capital in the Kampung 99 community, aligning it with the foundational principles of CBT. The chosen ethnographic methodology with a qualitative descriptive approach appears well-suited to explore the nuanced social dynamics and meaning-making processes at play. While the study's premise is compelling, the abstract could benefit from greater clarity regarding the "community" aspect. The text states Kampung 99 was founded by "one family to develop into a village community," and later refers to the "Kampung 99 community" and "local communities." It is crucial to define more precisely who constitutes the "community" running the CBT activities – is it primarily the founding family and its direct staff, or does it encompass a broader group of residents, and how do these "local communities" interact with the founding family/management? This distinction is vital for a robust analysis of "community-based" tourism. Furthermore, while the abstract concludes that the community "is oriented towards the common principles of life through a vision and mission with cooperation," it would be beneficial to elaborate on the specific manifestations of social capital identified (e.g., particular trust mechanisms, reciprocal exchanges, shared norms) rather than just stating general cooperation, which would deepen the analytical contribution. Despite these points for clarification and deeper elaboration, the research offers a promising initial exploration into an innovative model of urban green tourism and its potential for community empowerment. The findings regarding environmental utilization and management are noteworthy. Addressing the outlined suggestions, particularly concerning the precise definition of the "community" and a more detailed exposition of social capital findings, would significantly strengthen the paper's theoretical and empirical contributions to the CBT literature. With minor revisions to enhance definitional clarity and provide a more granular discussion of its social capital findings, this paper has the potential to offer valuable insights into the adaptability and unique manifestations of CBT.

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