ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CANGKUANG TEMPLE TOURISM IN CANGKUANG VILLAGE, LELES REGENCY GARUT REGENCY

Abstract

Abstract. This study aims to analyze the level and form of community participation in the management of Cangkuang Temple tourism in Cangkuang Village, Leles District, Garut Regency, as well as the role of the village government and the Tourism Office in supporting this participation. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, involving various informants from the community, village officials, and tourism managers. The results of the study show that community participation tends to be more dominant in operational activities such as trade and the provision of tourism services, while involvement in planning and decision-making remains limited because the authority for tourism management is in the Tourism Office. The challenges faced include limited training and community empowerment and suboptimal coordination between stakeholders. This study recommends increasing community empowerment through continuous training and effective communication between village governments, relevant agencies, and communities to enhance the active role of communities in sustainable tourism management. This involvement is expected to grow Cangkuang Temple tourism and provide optimal socio-economic benefits for the local community.Keywords: Community Participation, Tourism Management, Taguang Temple, Cangkuang Village.