Abstract:
The study aims to analize the pattern of society empowerment and resistance to the tourism development in Bono Tidal Bore, Pelalawan
Regency, Indonesia. This study uses qualitative method approach. The result of the study shows that capacity building is urgently required.
This includes two things, they are: (a) improve society’s formal education level, (b) increase informal education institution and its
accessibility. The result of the study shows that cultural shock is possible to occur in the society of Teluk Meranti because of Bono tourism
development intensification.
