Cooperative Law Agency in Development of Tourism Based on Rural Communities

Abstract

--This study aims to examine and describe conceptually about cooperatives as legal entities in the development of the tourism sector in Indonesia. Cooperative as a legal entity can play a role in the development of tourism, especially in rural areas. Tourism is one of the leading (leading sectors) of national development, has considerable potential to develop and support the Indonesian economy. The problem in the management and development of tourism potential, especially in rural areas, is not yet utilizing cooperatives as a business entity. By using the method of doctrinal legal research through conceptual and statutory approaches, this paper examines how cooperatives as legal entities can play a role in developing community-based tourism in rural areas. Based on the results of the study, first of all, cooperatives are the pillars of the state to advance public welfare. The state is responsible for alleviating poverty and unemployment. In this case, the cooperative can contribute to the development of tourism in the countryside. Tourism as an industry is a business activity that involves many parties. Cooperatives as a legal entity can play a role in managing legal relations by mobilizing various potential resources in the countryside to develop tourism.