Policy Model for Sustainable Tourism Development in Semau Island: An Integrative Study of Economic, Socio-Cultural, Environmental, and Stakeholders

Jacob Abolladaka, Fredrik L. Benu, David B. W. Pandie, Petrus E. de Rozari

Abstract: This research is motivated by the development of tourism on Semau Island, which faces infrastructure constraints, limited community capacity, and weak stakeholder coordination due to top-down policy frameworks. The purpose of this research is to formulate an integrative policy model based on economic, socio-cultural, environmental, and stakeholder dimensions. The method used is a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design. The results of the SEM-AMOS analysis showed that the integrative model had an R² of 0.74 (excellent), with stakeholder coordination (β=0.69) as the strongest predictor of sustainability. The qualitative findings confirm the need to transition from a top-down to a co-governance model by establishing the Semau Tourism Sustainability Forum.

Keywords: tourism policy, sustainable tourism, island of the will, integrative model, stakeholders

How to Cite?: Jacob Abolladaka, Fredrik L. Benu, David B. W. Pandie, Petrus E. de Rozari, "Policy Model for Sustainable Tourism Development in Semau Island: An Integrative Study of Economic, Socio-Cultural, Environmental, and Stakeholders", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 477-483, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26202191008, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26202191008