Developing an Interactive Tourism Map for Gebong Memarong Traditional Village: A Community Service Initiative for Tourist Education and Cultural Preservation

The Bangka Belitung Islands Province possesses significant potential for tourism development, encompassing both natural and cultural attractions. One of its prominent destinations is the Gebong Memarong Traditional Village, located in Gunung Muda Village, Belinyu District, which embodies the architectural characteristics and cultural heritage of the indigenous Lom People. Despite its potential, the area lacked an information facility in the form of a tourist map capable of providing comprehensive guidance and interpretation for visitors. Through the 2025 Community Service Program, the implementation team initiated the design and realization of an Interactive Tourist Map Information Board, strategically installed at the entrance of the Gebong Memarong Traditional Village. The program was carried out in four major stages: (1) preparation and coordination, (2) field survey and data collection, (3) tourist map design, and (4) finalization and installation of the information board. The program involved a team of nine members working over a period of three months to design and install a 841 x 1189 mm (A0) interactive map displaying information in Lom, Indonesian, and English languages. The interactive map features detailed information on site layout, facilities, and the cultural functions of each memarong (traditional house). The results demonstrate that the presence of the information board not only enhances visitor accessibility and interpretation but also contributes to educational outreach, cultural preservation, and the sustainable development of local wisdom–based tourism in the Gebong Memarong Traditional Village.