Sayuti, R.H. Community Readiness in Implementing Sustainable Tourism on Small Islands: Evidence from Lombok, Indonesia. Sustainability2023, 15, 9725.
Sayuti, R.H. Community Readiness in Implementing Sustainable Tourism on Small Islands: Evidence from Lombok, Indonesia. Sustainability 2023, 15, 9725.
Sayuti, R.H. Community Readiness in Implementing Sustainable Tourism on Small Islands: Evidence from Lombok, Indonesia. Sustainability2023, 15, 9725.
Sayuti, R.H. Community Readiness in Implementing Sustainable Tourism on Small Islands: Evidence from Lombok, Indonesia. Sustainability 2023, 15, 9725.
Abstract
This research aims to examine the level of readiness of the community to carry out sustainable tourism development, especially community-based tourism on small islands, such as Lombok Island, Indonesia. More specifically, the objectives of this study are as follows: (1) Knowing the level of community readiness in carrying out sustainable tourism development. (2) Knowing the various dimensions that influence sustainable tourism development. (3) Knowing the role of stakeholders in sustainable tourism development. The method applied in this research is mixed methods, a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative methods are used to determine community readiness for sustainable tourism development. A qualitative approach is used to determine the various factors that influence the development of community-based tourism and to determine the role of stakeholders in the development of community-based tourism. The level of community readiness for sustainable tourism development is high in terms of economic, social, cultural, environmental, and symbolic capital aspects. Aspects that influence the development of sustainable tourism are economic, social, and cultural. Stakeholders who play a role in developing sustainable tourism in the research area are the government, the private sector, universities, non-governmental organizations, and the media.
Keywords
Keywords: Sustainable Tourism; community preparedness; Lombok; Indonesia
Subject
Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport and Hospitality
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