The global discourse on sustainable development increasingly emphasizes integrating local community-driven initiatives to achieve long-term economic and environmental resilience. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is recognized as a transformative approach that optimally balances socio-economic benefits while minimizing adverse environmental impacts (Moscardo, 2008; Ruiz-Ballesteros & Hernndez-Ramrez, 2010). This model enables local communities to leverage their unique cultural and natural assets for tourism, strengthening their capacity to manage resources effectively and sustainably (Stronza, 2008). However, CBT also faces notable challenges, such as weak marketing, limited profitability, and uneven distribution of benefits, which may undermine its effectiveness (Beaumont & Dredge, 2010; Blackstock, 2005; Goodwin & Santilli, 2009).
The case of Sekapuk village in Gresik Regency, Indonesia, illustrates how CBT, combined with innovative mechanisms like crowdfunding, can address these challenges while fostering economic self-reliance. Sekapuk's transformation from a disadvantaged area into a thriving tourist destination exemplifies how community-driven tourism can revitalize local economies and protect environmental resources. The village's initiatives, including the reclamation of former mining sites for tourism, highlight the potential of CBT to promote sustainability and economic empowerment simultaneously.
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