Sacred Sites, Sustainable Futures: Community Responses to the Development of Sustainable Religious Tourism in Mount Muria Area

Mubasyaroh Mubasyaroh, Nuril Maghfirah, Nevy Rusmarina Dewi

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The majority of tourists seeking a profound spiritual experience are interested in religious tourism. Concerning sustainability, several aspects are required to promote sustainable religious tourism development and management, with community participation being a key factor. The Tomb of Sunan Muria in Kudus serves as a model for sustainable religious tourism development. This study employs qualitative research methods with a field research approach. The key informants include the Foundation of Sunan Muria Mosque and Tomb (YM2SM), the Department of Culture and Tourism of Kudus (Disbudpar Kudus), and the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) community located around the tomb. Data were analyzed through data triangulation, focusing on religious tourism at the Tomb of Sunan Muria. The findings indicate that religious tourism at the Tomb of Sunan Muria has significantly developed from the beginning to the present in terms of human resources, tourism amenities, and visitor numbers. The sustainable development of religious tourism at this site aligns with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), although it needs further improvement. Positive responses from the community outnumber negative responses, but there are obstacles to achieving sustainable development in this area. Collaboration and coordination among various stakeholders, especially the two primary parties—YM2SM and Disbudpar Kudus—are crucial for effective sustainable development. In addition, it is necessary to fully engage the community in every aspect of the sustainable development process, including decision-making.

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Religious Tourism, Sustainable Development, Community Response

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