Prospects for disability storytelling tourism in community-based tourism villages

Authors

  • Yogi Putranto Stasiun PSDKP Cilacap, Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan

Keywords:

community-based tourism, disability, empowerment, inclusive tourism, storytelling

Abstract

Community-based tourism has emerged as an alternative model that promotes inclusivity and sustainability. One innovative yet underexplored approach is Disability Storytelling Tourism, in which persons with disabilities serve as narrators of the tourism experience. In this concept, visitors are not only exposed to natural landscapes or cultural performances but are also invited to listen to life stories, local histories, and village legends as told by disabled narrators. This model positions tourism as a space for reflection, education, and social empowerment. This article discusses the prospects of implementing Disability Storytelling Tourism in Indonesian village tourism, highlighting three key dimensions: empowerment of persons with disabilities, strengthening of local identity, and the enhancement of experience-based tourism value. Through an inclusive approach, tourism can serve not only as an economic driver but also as a medium for reducing stigma and fostering recognition of societal diversity.

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2025-12-05

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Putranto, Y. (2025). Prospects for disability storytelling tourism in community-based tourism villages. Abdikata: Jurnal Abdi Loka Wisata, 1(01). Retrieved from https://jurnal.unmer.ac.id/index.php/abdikata/article/view/16232

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Vol. 1 No. 01 (2025): November 2025

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Community Service in Tourism

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