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Basic Training for Local Tour Guides to Strengthen Community-Based Tourism in Desa Teluk Jambi

Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat · Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)

DOI
10.22437/ye2wcj18
ISSN
2580-2178, 2580-1120
Published
2026-05-05
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Community-based tourism (CBT) development requires not only the availability of natural and cultural resources but also adequate local human resources capable of managing and delivering meaningful tourism experiences. One of the key challenges faced by many rural areas in Indonesia is the limited capacity of local communities, particularly the absence of trained local tour guides. Desa Teluk possesses significant agro-tourism and nature-based tourism potential; however, this potential has not been optimally utilized due to low tourism awareness and limited guiding competencies. This article reports the implementation and outcomes of a university-led community service program aimed at strengthening community readiness through basic local tour guide training. The program employed a participatory approach involving village officials, youth organizations, POKDARWIS, and MSME. Findings indicate notable improvements in participants’ understanding of tour guiding roles, communication skills, and service standards. Overall, the program strengthened community readiness for sustainable tourism development.

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  • Universitas Jambi
  • Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia
  • Central Luzon State University
  • National Research and Innovation Agency
  • University of Malaya
  • Universitas Tamansiswa Padang
  • Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang
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Fortunasari FortunasariAffiliation unknown5
Dairabi KamilAffiliation unknown4
Muhammad AliAffiliation unknown3
Rafiza Abdul RazakUniversity of Malaya2
Endarman SaputraAffiliation unknown2
Syahrial SyahrialUniversitas Tamansiswa Padang2
Mhd. Usni Zamzami HasibuanAffiliation unknown2
Yusradinafi YusradinafiAffiliation unknown2
Ceppy Pradana PutraAffiliation unknown2
Ade KumalasariUniversitas Jambi2
Erisa KurniatiAffiliation unknown2
Siti Enik MukhoiyarohAffiliation unknown2
Risky AkbarAffiliation unknown2
Misni ErwatiAffiliation unknown2
Anggel Hardi YantoAffiliation unknown2
Ugi NugrahaAffiliation unknown2
Sofyan SofyanPoliteknik Negeri Ujung Pandang2
Fadlan MaalipUniversitas Jambi1
SofyanUniversitas Jambi1
Deni HadianaNational Research and Innovation Agency1
I Wayan CitrawanUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia1
I Wayan WidanaUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia1
I Wayan SumandyaUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia1
I Nengah Suka WidanaUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia1
Hanief AriefNational Research and Innovation Agency1
Wayan MeterIndonesia Open University1
Florante P IbarraAffiliation unknown1
Leila M. CollantesCentral Luzon State University1
Jade O. HizonCentral Luzon State University1
Nikki Y CruzCentral Luzon State University1
Joel Mayo TorresCentral Luzon State University1
Dewi PangestutiNorth Sumatra Islamic University1
Azolla Degita AzisAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://online-journal.unja.ac.id/index.php/JKAM/oai, first harvested 6 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Community-Based Tourism</dc:subject>
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