Kebijakan Pengembangan Pariwisata di Kabupaten Buru Selatan antara Prioritas Daerah dan Kesiapan Destinasi

Abstract

This study examines how regional tourism policy priorities are translated into destination readiness in South Buru Regency, Indonesia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research draws on semi-structured interviews with 21 coded informants representing government institutions, village authorities, community leaders, tourism businesses, academics, and visitors, complemented by observations and planning-document review. The analysis combines Dunn’s policy analysis, Edwards III’s policy implementation framework, and Ansell and Gash’s collaborative governance perspective. Five findings emerge. First, district-level tourism priorities do not always correspond to the operational needs identified at destination level. Second, irregular program communication hampers coordination between district, subdistrict, and village actors. Third, limited resources and managerial capacity affect facility provision and continuity of support. Fourth, local actors express a demand for greater involvement in planning, while evidence of joint decision-making remains limited. Fifth, the need for reliable visitor information is closely connected to basic facilities and access. The study suggests destination-specific planning that assigns responsibilities, resources, maintenance arrangements, and mechanisms for stakeholder participation. The findings describe reported governance and service conditions; they do not establish causal effects on visitor numbers or local income.