DEVOTION TO THE COMMUNITY AGENT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF COASTAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN PADANG CITY BY LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Nazili Nazili; Armizoprades Armizoprades; Maha Putri Handayani AS; Hardi Wijaya; Al Azhar; Merry Theressia; Asha Alggyfaroh; Ridho Illahi; Andes Andes; Abdi Yulio; Afri Roni

Nazili Nazili Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Armizoprades Armizoprades Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Maha Putri Handayani AS Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Hardi Wijaya Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Al Azhar Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Merry Theressia Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Asha Alggyfaroh Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Ridho Illahi Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Andes Andes Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Abdi Yulio Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University
Afri Roni Civil Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Ekasakti University

Keywords: Community Service,, Agent of Change,, Transformation,, Coastal Tourism,, Local Community

Abstract

This community service program aims to increase the role of local communities as agents of change in developing coastal tourism destinations in Padang City. The main focus of the program involves empowering the local economy through skills training and support for small and medium enterprises. The results include increasing community skills and knowledge, especially in small business management and local tourist guides. This program has created a real positive impact, especially increasing income and acceptance of local products and services from tourists. In addition, local economic empowerment also helps strengthen local cultural identity and heritage, creating an inclusive economic environment. Through a participatory and collaborative approach, this program has succeeded in empowering the community as the main stakeholder in developing tourism destinations. The success of this program creates a strong foundation for positive transformation towards economic sustainability and a memorable tourism experience in the coastal city of Padang.

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