Table 2

Findings related to tourism community resilience variables

AspectVariableIndicatorFinding
EconomicAccess to resourcesAble to access emergency funds to managed the COVID-19 pandemic in the short termFinancial access is limited to the amount of the community’s savings and bank loans
Able to meet essential needs (food, sources of clean water, accommodation)Essential needs can still be met
Able to access public or private facilities services (health, education, security, insurance)Some aspects such as insurance do not assume a priority because of the cost
Economic diversificationHaving an economic/source of income and a varied workforceThe diversification of various professions had been tried by most of the community, although it was it was relatively difficult to last in a new profession outside tourism
Having an opportunity for education, training, and work skills study in a sector outside tourismIn essence, this opportunity already exists and is supported by the government, its realisation needs a sacrificing of materials to ideas
Cultural-Societal AspectsA local cultural foundationHaving local wisdom which becomes the guidance for community livingThe Bali local philosophy of Rwa Bhineda, Tat Twam Asi, to art and customs becomes the basis of community living, including visitors who respect the existence of these rules based on customs
The belief and implementation of local wisdom in responding to the pandemicEfforts to implement local traditions during the pandemic was done by adjusting the numbers in the community who were involved. The ceremonies of Melasti, Nangluk Merana as a complete purification/cleansing to offering Segehan Nasi Wong-wongan in families (house)
The existence of local wisdom can give motivation/spirit in facing the pandemicA strong belief in local Hindu Balinese local wisdom and customs can strengthen the community morally and spiritually to keep on enduring
Collaboration and Social CommunicationHaving leaders who adapt quickly to the pandemic disasterCustomary leaders (Jero Bendesa Adat) to official leaders of the Kuta district coordinated effectively with the regional government in the adaptation of policies during the pandemic
Having leaders who are resolute and cooperate effectivelyCooperation between the community and the government is facilitated and coordinated by Kuta Traditional Village leaders
Comprises community leaders who support and help each otherThe Kuta Traditional Village comprises 13 Banjar (smaller village units) working shoulder to shoulder to keep going during the pandemic, supporting each other’s businesses and exchanging solutions
Comprises community members who trust each otherCommunity members are bound to and trust Kuta Customary guidance
Cooperating effectively both covering the community internally and externallyTraditional community internal cooperation and collaboration with external agencies such as regional government and the private sector was implemented, but not optimally
The systematic distribution of information concerning the pandemic which affects the communityAccess to information concerning the pandemic occurred relatively quickly and easily based on the internet and social media
Management SystemEconomic recovering planningDeveloping planning through structured analysis and coordination with a regular and academicRecovery planning was coordinated from the customary village level to the regional government
Having a medium to long-term economic recovery planA local event implementation plan to stimulate the local economy, was frequently impeded by policy restrictions
Participating in risk and vulnerability planning due to the pandemicThe community participates in accord with its role and structure in the traditional village by minimising serious health and economic risks as a consequence of the economy
Having a long-term plan for the recovery of the tourism sectorA plan to open international tourism borders and the conduct of large-scale events, reflecting on the post-Bali bombing Kuta Carnival
The integration and distribution of knowledge among stakeholdersStakeholders both at the traditional village level to government level often held differing opinions in relation to responses to the pandemic. There were those who more disposed to a relaxation of tourist activities and those who were to the contrary
The strengthening of community resilienceLong-term adaptive strategic innovation and strengthening of the tourism industry in facing the pandemicThere were community expectations for tourism sector innovation which was stronger but there was no common ground on its form and realisation
A diversified, community economic strengthening programAn entrepreneur or small to medium enterprise program which relied on the local community economy was made active for economic diversification. But the tourism market share dominates the Kuta community economy
Adaptation of management and cultural, social economic resources development, and a strong environmentFinancial management from the family level to the traditional village needs to be focussed upon. Remembering that during the pandemic financial institutions were impacted and the community could not withdraw cash or apply for a loan. Cultural social cohesion also needs to be considered to make harmonious conflict, tension/differences of opinion in the community
Preparedness in mitigation when a pandemic or disaster, loss and danger occurDuring the pandemic, the Kuta community to be unprepared in disaster or crisis mitigations as a consequence main economic sector collapsed
Community skills intensive training program for the short to long term for facing disastersSpecific programs, connected to disaster mitigation in the tourism sector, have yet to be undertaken intensively, be integrated, and sustainable based on community realities which tend to take its own direction

Source(s): Authors' construction

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