Accelerating the Development of Bangka Island through Sustainable Tourism by Strengthening the Roles of Multi-stakeholder
Abstract: Bangka-Belitung
Islands Province, located in the Karimata Strait, offers a number of benefits
that can be optimized to promote the development in the region through the
development of the tourism sector of the province. The magnificence of its natural
scenery, culture, and history are the main attractions for international
tourists to pay visit to the region. However, the development of the tourism
sector in the Province tends to be concentrated in Belitung Island while Bangka
Island has not received serious attention from the local government. The
purpose of this research paper is to identify and explore the option of
sustainable tourism to promote the development of Bangka Island. The data of
this study are collected from in-depth interviews, focus group discussion
(FGD), and observations. In addition, secondary data is also for further
analysis. The results of this study show that sustainable tourism is required
to increase the regional development in Bangka Island. However, several
problems, such as environmental issues in relation to the tin mining activity
in the region as well as ineffective coordination among stakeholders hamper the
development of tourism sector. The approach of sustainable tourism, which
emphasizes the roles of stakeholders, will be able to serve as the locomotive
to develop the tourism sector in the region and, subsequently, the future
development of Bangka Island in general. The contribution of this study is to
encourage the development of sustainable tourism with a comprehensive approach
through strengthening the roles of stakeholders.
Author: Nur Firdaus, Nur
Hadiati Endah
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg150059
