The Development of Sustainable Tourism in Kendari City, Indonesia, During the COVID-19 Pandemic Based on the Local Wisdom Approach

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the tourism sector all over the world. The direction of Kendari’s local wisdom approach to tourism development is still unclear, making Kendari City an unpleasant tourist destination. The pandemic must be seen as a baseline to rebuild the tourism sector. This paper analysed the local wisdom approach to developing sustainable tourism in Kendari City using a literature study. The study provides recommendations that can be implemented in developing the tourism sector. Keywords: Covid-19, Sustainable Tourism, Local Wisdom, White Leg Shrimp Business