Sustainable tourism in a small Island of Indonesia: blue economy and local wisdom integration

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Abstract: This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of management of the sea tribe residential areas on Bertam Island, Indonesia, with a focus on sustainable tourism, local wisdom, and blue economy. The authors used a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews with multi-stakeholders and local indigenous communities. The methodology also implied using the Multipol application. The results indicate that this area has significant potential for developing a sustainable blue economy while preserving its cultural heritage and natural environment. Despite the challenges of modernisation and social change, the indigenous traditions of the sea tribe continue to play an important role in the sustainability of the area as a tourism destination. The implications of this research include the need for strategic measures from the government and other stakeholders to strengthen sustainable management, protect local wisdom, and ensure harmonious integration between local communities and their environment.

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Authors: Guntur Bagus Pamungkas* (1), Wiwandari Handayani (2), D. Ary A. Samsura (3)
1) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
2) Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
3) Nijmegen School of Management, Radboud University, The Netherlands
* Corresponding author
Email: gunturbagusp@ecampus.ut.ac.id

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