Village-Owned Agrotourism Business to Promote Community Welfare: An Islamic Perspective

Abstract

Tourism villages are now one of the factors that can drive the economy of village communities. Therefore, the potential of the village can be managed as a business that can support the village economy. One of the potentials that the village has is the agrotourism business. This research aims to determine the development of agrotourism businesses and their impact in improving community welfare according to an Islamic perspective.

This research uses a qualitative method with a case study research approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation in the form of photos of research results and written research results. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data display and conclusions. Test credibility using source triangulation, technique triangulation, and time triangulation.

This research is related to the management of guava picking agrotourism in Kebaron Village, Sidoarjo district. The research results show that the agrotourism business is carried out by managing village land assets, which are leased to the community with an Ijarah agreement. This provides a platform for the community to open up opportunities to earn income through the agrotourism business. Apart from that, village land becomes more productive so it can be used to improve community welfare.