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Ponggok Village located in Puloharjo subdistrict, part of Klaten Regency. Until 2014, Ponggok was recognized as left behind village because many villagers live under poverty, jobless and lack of infrastructure. In 2015 Ponggok received the village Annual Budget (Dana Desa) from central government. Towards that budget, the local government establish the Village Company (BUMDes) which is focusing on tourism development. In the tourism development, Ponggok attempt to use Pongok water springs as the main tourist attraction. Ponngok water springs have clean water and it is believed as a holy place by villagers. Besides establishing tourism, the local government also provide education regarding tourism management to the people in order to involve community participation in tourism development. Community-based tourism (CBT) is one of popular approach in tourism development. The main principle of CBT is giving access to the community in tourism management and development equally. Furthermore, the main goal of CBT is creating community empowerment in tourism. Therefore, the community has competitive advantages to enhance tourism quality and keep it sustain (Hausler and Strasdas, 2003) Towards Community-Based Tourism (CBT) the local government aims to improve the level of people welfare and community capacity in tourism management. At that time, Ponggok not only has water spring as a tourist attraction but also has another attraction such as Ponggok Ciblon and Waduk Galau Playground. Besides that, the social welfare of the community is significantly improved and the number of unemployment can be eradicated.