Pokdarwis as the Spearhead of Nepal Van Java Tourism Development: A Community Empowerment Case in Magelang Regency

Organizations are born as a place for a group of people to achieve a common goal. The existence of the organization is caused by a communication process that involves every individual and has the same goal. As a community-based organization, the Pokdarwis has a function as a tourism driver, so empowerment is needed to increase the strength or power of the community. Therefore, it is necessary to reform and strengthen the organization so that this tourist village can develop sustainably. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Collecting data using interview and observation methods. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using interactive analysis and other supporting data sources. The results of the study explain that empowerment is carried out by various parties, especially the Butuh Hamlet community who are in control of decision making, operational implementation, and sharing of profits from Nepal van Java tourism. Therefore, with this tourism, it is able to strengthen human resources and strengthen institutions supported by the government.