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DIGITALIZATION OF LOCAL CULTURAL NARRATIVES AS A STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION AND BRANDING OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM IN SIOMPU, SOUTH BUTON REGENCY

Vol. 4 No. 03 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sabangka:

Wa Nur Fida (1), Sry Mayunita (2), L.M. Zoqroh Al-Ghaniyuh (3), Chelsea Tan (4)

(1) Muhammadiyah University of Buton, Indonesia
(2) Muhammadiyah University of Buton, Indonesia
(3) Muhammadiyah University of Buton, Indonesia
(4) Muhammadiyah University of Buton, Indonesia
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Abstract:

Culture-based tourism is a strategic sector of sustainable development, but its potential has not been maximized due to weak digital communication capacity and suboptimal cultural narratives. This service activity aims to empower local communities through digitizing cultural narratives to strengthen destination identity and tourism competitiveness. The methods include cultural potential mapping, digital storytelling training, digital content production (video, podcast, social media), and digital branding implementation. As a result, the digitization of cultural narratives increases community media literacy and active participation in building an authentic destination image. The program also strengthened intercultural communication and tourism promotion networks, produced digital content, social media platforms, and replicable training modules. This approach has proven effective as an innovative strategy for community-based sustainable tourism development.

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