Pemberdayaan Pemandu Wisata Lokal Di Daya Tarik Wisata Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang, Sebagai Pariwisata Berbasis Masyarakat Di Kabupaten Gianyar

Abstract

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is an alternative tourism that includes community participation as a major element in the tourism industry. This study aims to determine the empowerment of local tour guides in the tourist attraction of Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang as community-based tourism in Gianyar Regency. This study used a qualitative approach in which data were obtained through observation, interviews, and literature study. The theory used in this research is community empowerment theory and community-based tourism theory. The results obtained are that the manager of Hidden Canyon tourism object Beji Guwang is empowering local tour guides there. The form of empowerment is English language training, security, and safety training, especially in water rescue. Keywords: Local Tour Guide, Community Empowerment, Community Based Tourism