Aulia Putri Salsabila, Gunawan Prayitno, Agus Dwi Wicaksono, Achmad Tjachja Nugraha, Enock Siankwilimba, Dian Dinanti
This study examines how Batik Ciprat functions as a vehicle for inclusive creative tourism in Karangpatihan Village, Indonesia, whereby individuals with intellectual disabilities contribute to a socially impactful rural tourism model. Grounded in social capital theory, we analyse how trust, social networks, and inclusive norms enable empowerment and help establish a distinctive, inclusion-oriented tourism identity. Using a qualitatively led mixed-methods (sequential exploratory) design with partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), we identify key pathways through which art-based entrepreneurship supports village branding and visitor engagement. Our findings indicate that when social innovation is embedded in cultural tourism, it catalyses local pride, participation, and quality of life gains. The study contributes to debates on inclusive/accessible tourism, demonstrating that creative industries can act as engines of equitable, community-based development in rural settings. © 2025 by the authors.
Regional and Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Agribusiness Department, Syarif Hidayatullah State University Jakarta, South Tangerang, 15412, Indonesia; Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia, Lusaka, 50516, Zambia
