STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KELOMPOK SADAR WISATA (POKDARWIS) DI DESA BATU KUMBUNG, KECAMATAN LINGSAR, KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT

Abstract

This study discusses the strategy for increasing the capacity of tourism awareness groups (Pokdarwis) in Batu Kumbung Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency. The research results are described in several answers to the problem formulations, namely what potential does Batu Kumbung Village have, what are the strategies for increasing the capacity of tourism awareness groups (Pokdarwis) in Batu Kumbung Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency. By using the method of interviews, observation, and documentation. And the approach uses descriptive qualitative. The results of the study indicate that with the training, outreach, and collaboration carried out, the Pokdarwis of the Batu Kimbung Tourism Village are expected to have competencies that are in accordance with the goals to be achieved in terms of managing an attractive, sustainable and empowering Tourism Village. The tourism potential of Batu Kumbung Village is very diverse, starting from the Museum of Royal Artifacts, Handwritten Al-Qur'an from Bark, Fishery, Acculturation of Islamic and Hindu Culture, Culinary (Sate Bulayak and Kelepon), Crafts (Stagen), Attractions (Male'an Sampi) and Swimming Pool. With a strategy to increase the capacity of Pokdarwis that can be carried out, namely holding Team Training, Training Pokdarwis Creativity, Foreign Language Training, Socializing the importance of the existence of Pokdarwis in Tourism Villages, Collaborating with Universities such as Mataram Tourism College (STP), Tourism Office and Travel Agents. In improving the quality of human resources, especially Pokdarwis.