Collaborative Integrated Sustainable Tourism Management Model Using System Dynamics: A Case of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Shana Fatina (), Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo and Rudy Parluhutan Tambunan
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Shana Fatina: School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo: School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia
Rudy Parluhutan Tambunan: School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-26

Abstract: Tourism is one of a region’s most prominent development vehicles. However, quality tourism is only achieved when supported by multi-sectors. This study aims to create a model of sustainable tourism management using a system dynamics approach. The model is based on the tourism development case in Labuan Bajo, a newly growing destination in Indonesia and a UNESCO Komodo biosphere reserve area. The research results in a model of sustainable tourism relevant to similar destinations with characteristics of high biodiversity but vulnerable to social inequality. This research finds it is critical to balance tourism growth and impact through the environment, economy, and social aspects and how destination management shall ensure multi-sector participation to create a conducive tourism ecosystem in the long run.

Keywords: sustainable tourism management; carrying capacity; system dynamics; multi-sectors collaboration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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