yudi hartono

Purpose: This research aims to reveal the role of community in tourism development and formulate community-based tourism in historical tourism areas of Kresek Monument in Kresek Village, Wungu District, Madiun Regency, East Java. Research methods: This research is carried out with a qualitative explorative method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, Focus Group Discussions, and the study of documentation. Data validity was obtained through source triangulation. Data analysis with interactive analysis model. Results and discussions: The result shows that the people succeeded to transform historical trauma into tourism potential through various recreational and educational activities, but the absence of synergy of policies among the stakeholders becomes a hindrance in developing the historical tourism area. Through a series of Focus Group Discussions, the model of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) was formulated for the empowerment of people in developing tourism...