DAMPAK POSITIF PARIWISATA BLITAR PARK TERHADAP EKONOMI PEDAGANG SETEMPAT (Studi Kasus Di Desa Pojok Kecamatan Garum Kabupaten Blitar)

This study aims to explain the positive impact of Blitar Park tourism on the local merchants’ economy. Where the establishment of a tourist spot will bring changes to the surrounding environment. This study uses case study research types with a qualitative approach. Data collection methods through observation, interviews, and documentation. In-depth interviews were conducted with the people of Pojok Village who sell at Blitar Park. In this study, the theory used is the Structural Functional Theory with the AGIL Perspective. Adaptation occurs when Blitar Park plays a role in providing a place to sell, while traders follow the rules, both aim to improve the economy, in its implementation there is an agreement or work contract between traders and Blitar Park, besides that there is also cooperation with the tourism office, UMKM, village government and also the police, which then in order to continue to run in harmony there are regulations that must be obeyed by both. The results of this study indicate that the establishment of Blitar Park tourism located in Pojok Village has an impact and economic changes on the surrounding community, especially traders who sell in the location. After joining Blitar Park, many of the traders experienced job changes and increased monthly income. From this monthly income, they are able to meet the needs of their children, daily needs, and also save money.