Capacity Building for Homestay Management in Batulayang Tourism Village, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia [Peningkatan Kemampuan Pengelolaan Homestay di Desa Wisata Batulayang Kabupaten Bogor Jawa Barat, Indonesia]

Abstract

Batulayang Tourism Village is one of the tourist destinations in the Cisarua area of Bogor Peak. This area actually has good tourism development potential with various tourist objects and attractions including natural potential (landscapes, waterfalls, village, natural atmosphere, rivers), the cultural potential (traditional dance, village specialties), artificial tourism (outbound, camping ground, paragliding, hiking, tracking, and treetop). The current condition of Batulayang Tourism Village has been visited by many tourists, however, it still has not been positive for the surrounding community. The surrounding community is more of a spectator and watched by tourists. Even if the community is involved in the management of the tourist area, it will have a positive impact on increasing community income. Community service regarding the improvement of homestay management capabilities in Batulayang Tourism Village, Bogor Regency was attended by 20 homeowners whose homes were willing to be used as homestays. The service method that is carried out is by conducting lectures (counseling), discussions and presentations. The results of this community service are that the provision of knowledge and technology on improving homestay management capabilities in Batulayang Tourism Village, Bogor Regency is well received by the homestay owner and reaches the planned destination. This is indicated by the ability of homestay owners to be able to interact with tourists and provide opportunities for tourists to provide input and advice to homestay owners. In addition, almost the entire implementation of this service has been carried out according to the planning.