PENGELOLAAN SISTEM INFORMASI i-DESA WISATA MELALUI OPTIMASI AKSES JARINGAN TELEKOMUNIKASI

Abstract

The digitalization of tourism has become a vital strategy in shaping societal civilization amidst the rapid development of information technology, aiming to meet recreational and tourism needs. For visitors, digitalization simplifies access to information about tourist destinations before making a visit. Meanwhile, for managers, it serves as an effective tool to promote tourism potential through digital platforms. In supporting the creative economy in tourist villages, every village strives to showcase its unique attractions to draw local, domestic, and international tourists. The partners in this Community Service activity are the officials of Salenrang Village, Maros Regency, who manage the Rammang-Rammang Tourist Village. Various management strategies can be implemented in the digitalization of tourism in tourist villages, or i-tourism villages, including improving tourist village management, infrastructure, digitalization forms, and digital tourism management. A significant challenge faced by the partners is the difficulty of accessing telecommunication networks due to the geographical conditions surrounded by karst mountains. The solution implemented is the application of wireless networks to ensure seamless cellular communication access called i-desa. This digitalization initiative not only aids in promoting Rammang-Rammang but also supports the implementation of the PERKADES program, positioning this Tourist Village as a leading destination in the region. Keywords: tourist villages, i-desa, digitalization, PERKADES, Rammang-rammang