Sustainable Tourism Destination Development

Results 2020 - 2021

Policy Framework:

1. The districts of Wakatobi and West Manggarai (Labuan Bajo) developed their mid-term development plans, reflecting a vision of sustainable tourism.
2. 6 destination assessment tools were developed and completed, such as the visitor exit survey and the local satisfaction survey, the sustainable destination self-assessment and performance assessment tools for the hospitality industry and local communities.
3. Dedicated lecturers were trained in the application of various assessment and monitoring instruments, including a sustainable tourism destination training.
4. The local governments developed and implemented several yearly programs/ action plans on specific topics of sustainable tourism.
5. Local inputs related to sustainable tourism have been developed through a series of meetings with local stakeholders.

Sustainable Tourism products and Services:

1. 3 international/ national Destination Management Companies and Tour Operators developed more sustainability-oriented business arrangements with local communities.
2. In a pivot to facilitate a transformation of local MSMEs (producers) into reliable suppliers to the industry, 3 craft MSMEs in Wakatobi and 16 craft MSMEs in Labuan Bajo were facilitated through assessment, training, coaching, quality standardization, and user-friendly mobile production management tools to produce and align their product offer to market needs.
3. In collaboration with 4 national and local Training and Consultancy partners, 4 new advisory service products in the field of sustainable tourism were developed. 50 trainers/coaches (30 male/ 20 female) were trained in the implementation and have joined the expert pools of the Training and Consultancy providers.
4. To strengthen future graduates to be qualified to meet modern industry demands, SUSTOUR has supported the implementation of the concept of "Link & Match" between vocational tourism high schools and the hospitality industry.
5. 42 vocational tourism high schools teachers from 7 schools in Flores and Wakatobi were trained through a teacher training program at campus and industry.