Loksado Village in South Hulu Sungai Regency represents a strategic area for the development of nature- and culture-based ecotourism. This research aims to identify the forms of ecotourism development and analyze the influence of social and economic factors on this development in the village. The methods employed include both quantitative and qualitative approaches, utilizing surveys, interviews, and observation techniques. Data were collected from 30 respondents who were purposively selected. The analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression to test the influence of independent variables (education, attitudes, behaviors, income, and business diversification) on the dependent variable (development of ecotourism). The study's results indicate that ecotourism in Loksado Village is thriving, as evidenced by an increase in tourist visits, the growth of community-based businesses, and participation in the preservation of the local environment and culture. Statistically, income, attitudes, and community behavior significantly influence the development of ecotourism (p < 0,05), while education and business diversification do not have a meaningful effect. The R² value of 87,1% indicates that the regression model has exceptional explanatory power regarding the dependent variable. Keywords: Ecotourism, Loksado Village, socio-economic factors, multiple linear regression, community empowerment
Baidhowi et al. (Mon,) studied this question.