Community Empowerment Through Destination Management Organisation Model In Taman Kehati Emil Salim Sawahlunto

Abstract

Taman Kehati Emil Salim Sawahlunto (TKES) is a local biodiversity area that will be built in Sawahlunto City. This area has an area of 24 Ha which will be managed by the surrounding community with the guidance of the Department of Housing and Settlement Areas, Land and Environment (DPKP2LH). Community empowerment through this institution is a form of sustainable development so that the government is obliged to provide direction and guidance in order to achieve development goals. This research aims to analyse community empowerment through the Destination Management Organization (DMO) model in TKES. This research was conducted at Taman Kehati Emil Salim, Sawahlunto City from January to October 2022. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis. Data collection was conducted using primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through observation, documentation, Forum Group Discussion (FGD), questionnaires, and interviews. Secondary data was obtained through literature review. Research respondents were obtained using purposive sampling technique, namely the head of the TKES institution and the community. The results showed that in terms of quantity, the existing human resources around TKES are very sufficient in carrying out ecotourism management, while in terms of quality, they are still insufficient. So it is necessary to conduct training involving experts and academics from universities in supporting training to human resources.