MARINE TOURISM: BETWEEN CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION
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Sustainable Tourism, Challenges and Opportunities, Marine TourismResumen
Marine areas dominate much of the planet, giving archipelagic countries significant tourism potential in destination development. Indonesia and the Philippines, as the two largest archipelagic nations in the world, can leverage marine tourism as a tourism asset that contributes to economic growth, social development, and environmental advancement. However, excessive exploitation of natural resources can lead to the degradation of marine ecosystems, making it necessary to balance natural resource management especially of the seas with tourism growth that impacts the economy. Although the pillars of sustainable tourism are well known, the implementation in practice is often difficult due to the lack of effective and applicable regulatory models to enhance and realize sustainable tourism. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the obstacles faced in the form of challenges and opportunities in sustainable tourism. Using a descriptive-analytical research method, this study utilizes secondary data as the primary source for analysis and elaboration, while primary data serves as supplementary information to support the writing. The study examines the importance of sustainable tourism in marine tourism, as well as the challenges and opportunities in its implementation. The findings show that the pillars of sustainable tourism can be implemented if there is awareness of the need for sustainable tourism development, which can be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, and the community. Similar practical models implemented by other developed countries can also be considered. This research is expected to broaden insights and increase awareness of the urgency of sustainable tourism, with long-term and multifaceted impacts.
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