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This paper explores the potential role of indigenous languages in fostering local economic development through cultural-tourism within the Polokwane Local Municipality. As a region rich in cultural diversity and indigenous heritage, Polokwane presents a unique opportunity to leverage its linguistic and cultural assets for sustainable economic growth. This paper discusses how the incorporation of indigenous languages can contribute to various aspects of local economic development, including tourism, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Therefore, this conceptual paper uses a traditional literature review and secondary data analysis techniques to discuss trends of research on the relationship between indigenous language, cultural tourism and local economic development.

This study aims to analyze the problems that occur in the management of tourism villages and develop strategies and solutions to overcome existing problems. This research was conducted in Banjaran Village, Purbalingga, Indonesia. The study was conducted using a mixed research method, namely qualitative-quantitative; this method was used to capture the value or view of experts and practitioners about Tourism Villages in Banjaran Village, Purbalingga Regency. The analysis used in this study is the ANP (Analytic Network Process) method. The respondents selected in this study were experts, practitioners, academics, and regulators competent in tourism village management. The results showed that the problems that arise in developing tourism village potential are five main aspects: Human Resources (HR), capital management, institutions, conflicts of interest, and promotion. The priority solutions offered and considered to be able to solve problems in the development of tourism village potential are divided into six keys, namely, for the resolution of HR problems by increasing HR competence and then recruiting competent workers. In capital management, the solution is to do systematic bookkeeping, make appropriate regulations, and carry out regular coordination, communication, and deliberation. The answer to the conflict of interest problem is to put the community’s interests first and then agree. As well as solving problems in the promos aspect by disseminating event info and publishing management documentation. Strategy Criteria in the Development of Tourism Village Potential is carried out through five primary elements human resources, financial and capital management, institutional/organizational structure, conflicts of interest, and promotion. Through these five important strategic aspects, it can overcome existing problems.