Tourism planning through cultural heritage and local wisdom in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park: A historical perspective

Abstract

This study investigates tourism planning strategies that involve cultural heritage and local wisdom in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS), which is located in East Java, Indonesia. With a focus on historical viewpoints, the research effort intends to develop sustainable tourism ways that preserve and cherish the Tengger tribe’s customs and traditions. The study uses a qualitative ethnographic approach to collect primary data from TNBTS authorities, employees, village heads of state, and indigenous residents of Ngadisari village, while secondary material is obtained through cultural journals, articles, and books. This research reports that Pura Luhur Poten Gunung Bromo, Sodoran dance, Ojung’s game, and Nasi Aron as important cultural heritages with strong tourism development potential. This study underlines the necessity for preserving Tengger tribe customs and traditions while developing sustainable tourist potential in the TNBTS region by integrating cultural heritage and indigenous expertise. This study also emphasizes the importance of collaborating with stakeholders to build tourism plans that honor the Tengger tribe’s distinctive cultural history, improve visitor experiences, and contribute to the socioeconomic well-being of the local community.