Pemberdayaan Agrowisata di Kampung Kuriman Panorama Baru Kota Bukittinggi

Abstract

This study explores agrotourism development in Kampung Kuriman Panorama Baru, Bukittinggi, focusing on community empowerment strategies in managing agricultural tourism potential. The village holds promise amid rising interest in nature-based and educational tourism but faces challenges in community capacity and management. The research aimed to (1) identify factors affecting community capacity, (2) analyze stakeholder coordination, (3) formulate empowerment models, and (4) integrate agricultural and tourism activities. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive and spatial analysis, data were collected through observation, interviews, and GIS mapping. Findings indicate that limited education and technical skills hinder sustainable tourism, exemplified by the stalled tree house project. Stakeholder coordination remains fragmented, with weak collaboration between Panorama Baru Park, Indosiar Agrotourism, and the local community. A proposed empowerment model emphasizes tourism management training, technical skills, and entrepreneurship development while considering social, economic, and environmental factors. The study concludes that holistic strategies are needed to address capacity gaps, improve coordination, and integrate agricultural tourism activities. Recommendations include structured training programs, formal stakeholder coordination, and diverse tourism packages combining farming, education, and natural attractions for sustainable agrotourism benefiting the community. This study explores the development of agrotourism in Kampung Kuriman Panorama Baru, Bukittinggi City, with a focus on community empowerment strategies. Agrotourism is increasingly recognized as a means of rural economic diversification, especially in the post-pandemic era, where nature-based and educational tourism is in demand. Despite its potential, the area faces challenges in community empowerment and management capacity.