Community Participation in the Management of Tourist Areas (Case Study in the Tourist Area of Bongo, Gorontalo District) Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose: This study was carried out in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo District, from January 2019 to March 2018.   Method: The data collection approach is a qualitative method with a descriptive design, which means that the research provides an accurate description of a specific individual or group's circumstances and symptoms. The number of samples was 88 respondents. Analysis of data using Miles and Huberman by decreasing qualitative data.   Results and conclusion: Participation of the community in the development of Dulanga beach tourism, Bongo Village, Batudaa District, Gorontalo Regency communicates with the government in the development of Dulanga beach tourist. Community participation in the development of Dulanga beach tourism in Bongo Village, Batudaa Pantai District, Gorontalo Regency has been excellent, through individual initiative, organizations, and those coordinated by the government/NGOs. engagement in the exploitation of development results in Bongo village is extremely good, and everyone supports each other for the development of Dulanga beach tourism.   Research implications: Participation in monitoring and assessment of development through restoration or reforestation in the preservation of Dulanga beach tourism, Bongo Village, participation in monitoring the community that destroys Dulanga beach tourist, Bongo Village. However, there is still a lack of monitoring by the village government, sub-district tourism offices, and related authorities.   Originality/value: In order to preserve Dulanga Beach Tourism, a mature implementation is required, and the community as an implementer plays a role in supplying energy and implementation time in creating Dulanga Beach Tourism, Bongo Village, the community participates in it as the executor of the activities carried out.