CASE STUDY 7.
CLOVE & GAMALAMA SPICES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; TERNATE,
MALUKU UTARA - KRIS SYAMSUDIN
This project has proven to be a successful development of a
tourism attraction for the community. The project has identified
the community opportunity to highlight the spice destination and
make a tourism experience by strategic planning, engagement with
community and government, business and product development.
Objective:
Develop a community-based tourism attraction based on spices.
Activity:
Engagement of multiple stakeholders and interested organisations.
Produce multiple spice products e.g. nutmeg, clove and cinnamon to
sell from a community-based sales outlet in the bush, including food
sales in a restaurant during the morning, lunch and afternoon.
Output:
Developed a kitchen, toilet, sales area, dining areas, paths built. Guided
tours commenced on the spices.
Outcome:
A memorable tourism experience created that increases the well-
being of the local community. Community income quadrupled in
three months. Great media coverage and government interest and
support.
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