Dampak Sosial dan Ekonomi Pengelolaan Wisata Religi terhadap Masyarakat Lokal di Makam Syekh Maulana Ibrahim Asmoroqondi Palang Tuban

Abstract

This study is based on the advancement of religious tourism as a religious activity that not only contains spiritual aspects but also brings social and economic impacts to the surrounding community. However, several previous studies have focused more on the historical aspects and religious values of the tombs of Islamic figures, while studies on the impact of religious tourism management on the lives of local communities are still rare. Consequently, this study aims to examine the social and economic impacts of religious tourism management in the area of the tomb of Sheikh Maulana Ibrahim Asmoroqondi in Palang, Tuban. This study applies a qualitative approach with data collection methods that include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained are then analyzed through the steps of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that religious tourism management has social effects, including increased interaction between the community and pilgrims, changes in social life patterns, and increased religious awareness among the community. From an economic perspective, religious tourism creates business opportunities for the local community, including trade, parking services, and providing pilgrims' needs, thereby increasing residents' incomes. However, this study also identifies business competition and economic dependence on tourism activities. This research suggests the need for more sustainable and balanced management of religious tourism so that the benefits obtained by the community can be maintained.