Community empowerment is a series of efforts in the implementation of tourism sustainability that encourages communities to be able to explore the potential of tourism in their area. In the world of tourism, an example is Pokdarwis (tourism awareness group). Community-based tourism is the concept of tourism management by prioritising the active participation of the community with the aim of providing welfare for them while maintaining environmental quality, and protecting their social and cultural life.

One of the main attractions in Nyarai Tourism Village is the Nyarai Waterfall and the Nyarai Ecotourism area which is a village icon in the Gamaran Forest area that is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists.

Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through interviews with relevant stakeholders, field observations, and literature studies. Thus, the role of Pokdarwis in supporting the progress and development of Nyarai Tourism Village can be analysed.

Keywords :

Role, Tourism Awareness Group, Development of Tourism Village.