Tri Hita Karana: A Holistic Framework for Sustainable Tourism Development in Bali
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https://doi.org/10.51172/jbmb.v7i1.500Keywords:
tri hita karana, sustainable tourism, destination governance, community empowerment, environmental conservationAbstract
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the role of Tri Hita Karana as a governance framework in sustainable tourism development in Bali and to evaluate the implementation of its three pillars in destination practices.
Research methods: This research applied a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design. Data were collected through field observation and literature review. Informants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and source triangulation.
Results and discussion: Tri Hita Karana functioned as an operational framework for strengthening community participation, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation. Effective implementation was found in community-based destinations but faced environmental, social, and governance challenges.
Implication: Institutional integration of Tri Hita Karana within regional regulation and destination.
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