Strategies of Marine Tourism Development in Talaud Islands Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Talaud Islands regency has high potential in marine tourism. But, this potential is yet to be optimized for socio-economic development of Talaud Islands regency. The purpose of research was to develop the strategies of marine tourism development in Talaud Islands Regency. This research used observation, discussion with key stakeholders, and reference study to collect the data. This research used SWOT analysis, and QSPM to develop the strategies of marine tourism. The recommendation of marine tourism development strategy in Talaud Islands Regency are (1) people development, (2) improvement of infrastructure, (3) increase tourism investors, (4) control of environmental impacts, (5) development of marine tourism destinations, (6) tourism promotion, (7) earthquake and tsunami disaster mitigation, (8) development of culinary tourism and (9) development of local souvenirs.