DEEPENING THE ISSUES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN LAKE TOBA TOGETHER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CULTURE OF TOBA REGENCY

Abstract

This community service project aims to discuss the development, potential, and challenges of the tourism sector in Toba Regency as a factor in regional economic growth. The implementation of this activity takes the form of directed discussions in the Forum Group Discussion, primarily conducted with the Department of Tourism and Culture of Toba Regency along with other relevant authorities. The potential of natural, cultural, and historical tourism is identified as vital assets that have not been fully utilized. Efforts to develop the tourism sector are evident in various programs by the Department of Tourism and Culture of Toba Regency. However, the availability of facilities, infrastructure, and public awareness of environmental preservation remains a challenge in the development of tourism in this area.