KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Dec 03 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 5th International Conference on Tourism, Gastronomy, and Tourist Destination (TGDIC 2025)

Pages: 351 - 363

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i29.20278

Ika Suryono Djunaiddjunaidkoko@gmail.comUniversitas Bunda Mulia, Jakarta

Willy ArafahTrisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

Rahmat IngkadijayaTrisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

Arief Faizal RachmanTrisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta

This study analyzes a model for sustainable cultural tourism management that integrates traditional agricultural systems and local wisdom in Kasepuhan Gelar Alam, Sukabumi. Using a qualitative ethnographic case study, data were gathered through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the model successfully creates a synergy between agriculture and tourism, operationalizing all five sustainability pillars. Ecologically, customary forest zoning increased biodiversity; economically, a circular economy was created by reinvesting most tourism income into agriculture. Socio-culturally, youth participation in traditions rose significantly. The hybrid governance model, which combines customary and modern systems, has demonstrated resilience and has been formally recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. While focused on a single community, the study offers a replicable framework for policymakers and indigenous groups to develop tourism based on local wisdom. Its original contribution is a novel conceptual framework that advances the theory of eco-cultural resilience.

Keywords: management model, sustainable tourism, culture, traditional agricultural system, Kasepuhan Gelar Alam

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