The sustainability of infrastructure provision of Montongsari Tourism Village Kendal

Abstract

Montongsari is one of the pilot tourism villages in the superior program of Kendal Regency to create village independence through tourism activities. However, the available infrastructure is still limited. This article aims to identify the sustainability of the provision of infrastructure as the main factor in tourism village development. Qualitative methods are used in this research, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and observation. In-depth interviews were carried out by asking village officials, and community leaders to gather information from tourism actors on the problems related to infrastructure and prioritizing infrastructure provision physically and spatially. Additionally, observations are conducted simultaneously to confirm the data. This research found that access to the tourism area is the most significant factor, followed by the provision of drainage to prevent flood hazards in tourist areas. The result also shows the strong role of community participation in the construction of bridges as the main access to improving the community’s economy. The role and collaboration of stakeholders are needed in providing infrastructure to support the economic improvement of residents in the form of tourism activities.