Development of the Walian Satu Cultural Village in Tomohon City “Potential for Historical Tourism Attraction”

Abstract

Tourism as a means of regional economic development has attracted great interest in recent decades. This study was driven by the researchers' desire to see cultural villages as potential historical tourist attractions. Community development needs better understood to develop strategies that ensure managers and communities get the same benefits from historic tourism given by Tourism's contribution. A qualitative approach was used. Data collected through interviews and questions were analyzed and interpreted based on the research objectives. The research findings describe the condition of the development of the Walian Satu cultural village in Tomohon City, which has been running for two years, and the development concept has been completed. This year, various efforts have been made by the Walian Satu sub-district government as an initiator and facilitator in developing cultural villages. Furthermore, the study suggests a need to strengthen the development of Walian Satu local communities, mainly through the diversification of cultural villages. This can be achieved by building partnerships with tourism companies and other stakeholders to increase the potential benefits to the community and living along Walian Satu.