Penyuluhan Pengembangan Desa Wisata Di Desa Kuwil Kec. Kalawat Kab. Minahasa Utara

Counseling on the Development of Tourism Villages in Kuwil Village, Kalawat District, North Minahasa Regency

Abstrak

The construction of Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam in North Minahasa Regency brings new economic activity in the area; tourism. Unfortunately, most of Kuwil village community do not aware for this opportunity and lost the advantages. This program aims to educate villagers of Kuwil about the program named “Desa Wisata” and how to get benefit from it. Potential factors were identified and listed to draw a comprehensive understanding of Kuwil village readiness on application of “Desa Wisata” Program as well as the readiness of its human resources. Numbers of tourism attractions were identified, and they potential development was studied. Further research and action needed in the area towards its goals to gain economic growth from tourism.

Keywords: Kuwil Kawangkoan Dam, tourism, economic growth