SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL SYNERGY IN COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM MANAGEMENT:

A CASE STUDY OF FATUMNASI AND EON BESI VILLAGE

Authors

  • I Putu Yoga Bumi Pradana Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia
  • Felisianus Efrem Jelahut Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia
  • Petrus Kase Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia
  • Umbu T.W. Pariangu Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, Indonesia

Abstract

This study analyses the synergy between social and ecological aspects in managing communitybased

tourism in Fatumnasi and Eon Besi Village, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa
Tenggara. Although both destinations have significant potential through natural attractions such
as the Ampupu Forest, natural bonsai, and savanna landscapes, along with traditional cultural
practices, challenges remain in the distribution of economic benefits, community involvement,
and limited digital marketing. This research adopts a qualitative approach using a case study
method involving in-depth interviews, observations, documentation, and focus group discussions
(FGD) with various informants, including tourism managers, residents, village government
officials, and travel agents. The findings reveal that economic benefits from tourism have not
been evenly distributed, and community participation remains limited. Additionally, destination
marketing primarily relies on informal promotions, and cross-sector collaboration has not yet
been optimized. However, environmental conservation efforts have started to be implemented
through activities in protected natural areas. The contribution of this research lies in its
recommendations to strengthen community involvement, develop digital marketing strategies,
and enhance cooperation between communities, government, and the private sector to achieve
sustainable tourism. These findings are expected to serve as a reference for the development of
community-based tourism in other rural areas across Indonesia.

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Published

2024-12-27