Mapping the Potential of Marine Tourism and the Hospitality Sector in Southern East Lombok

Authors

  • A.A Ngurah Sedana Putra Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya
  • Ali Muhtasom Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya
  • Claudia Dwi Martina Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Bekasi
  • Mandra Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya
  • Muhammad Sultan Hali Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok
  • Surayyal Hizmi Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya

Keywords:

Marine,, Tourism, Hospitality, Sustainability

Abstract

This research aims to identify the potential of marine tourism from the hospitality sector in the southern East Lombok region and design its development strategy in a sustainable manner. The research method used is an exploratory qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is a thematic analysis methodology. The results of the study show that this area has great potential in marine tourism, culture, and ecotourism, with several leading destinations such as Ekas Bay, Pink Beach, and Ekas Bay Mangrove Forest. However, various challenges must be overcome, such as a lack of supporting infrastructure, limited human resources and marketing that is not optimal. The recommendations of this study include increasing human resource capacity, strengthening digital-based marketing strategies and sustainability-based tourism management.

Author Biographies

A.A Ngurah Sedana Putra, Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya

A.A Ngurah Sedana Putra, Lecturer at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Indonesia. His research focuses on tourism management, cultural tourism, and leisure studies.

Ali Muhtasom, Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya

Ali Muhtasom, Lecturer at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Indonesia. His academic interests include tourism studies, hospitality, and leisure.

Claudia Dwi Martina, Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Bekasi

Claudia Dwi Martina, Lecturer at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Bekasi, Indonesia. She specializes in tourism research, destination marketing, and food & beverage management.

Mandra, Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya

Mandra, Lecturer at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Indonesia. His research areas cover tourism development, service quality, and F&B management.

Muhammad Sultan Hali, Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok

Muhammad Sultan Hali, Lecturer at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Indonesia. His academic interests include tourism management, destination planning, and leisure studies.

Surayyal Hizmi, Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Praya

Surayyal Hizmi, Lecturer at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok, Indonesia. Her specialisation includes sustainable tourism, leisure management, and cultural destination development.

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Published

2025-11-15

How to Cite

Putra, A. N. S., Muhtasom, A., Martina, C. D., Mandra, Hali, M. S., & Hizmi, S. (2025). Mapping the Potential of Marine Tourism and the Hospitality Sector in Southern East Lombok. Media Wisata, 23(2), 368–377. Retrieved from https://jurnal.ampta.ac.id/index.php/MWS/article/view/959