Community Based Wakatobi Tourism Management Strategies

Wakatobi is one of the areas designated as the Top 10 Destinations of Indonesia. Maritime tourism is the main sector of regional development. This writing aims to describe community involvement in tourism management in Wakatobi. The research method uses a qualitative approach. This study uses primary and secondary data. Data analysis is done through data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of the study indicate that communitybased tourism management in Wakatobi involves the government, foreign private sector, and the community. The management strategy uses the concept of ecotourism and marine conservation agreement. Both of these concepts are tourism management strategies that aim to improve the economy without damaging the environment. Keywords— Marine tourism, community, ecotourism