Research Paper
Year: 2020 | Month: July | Volume: 7 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 223-236
Synergy of Stakeholders in the Development of Halal Tourism in West Sumatera
Murah Syahrial, M. Yasir Nasution, Dan Azhari Akmal Tarigan
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia, 20371
Corresponding Author: M. Yasir Nasution
ABSTRACT
This research intends to obtain a comprehensive picture of the synergy of the Penta-Helix stake holder in realizing the development of halal tourism in West Sumatera province. This research uses qualitative research design with a phenomenography approach that seeks to understand the perspectives, thoughts, and experiences of stakeholders in relation to the Inter stake holder synergy (Penta-helix) in realizing the development of halal tourism in West Sumatera. The results show that there are a number of problems related to synergy in the development of halal tourism in West Sumatra, among others because there is no similarity of stakeholder vision and cooperation and coordination between tourism actors, Governments and related stakeholders has not been established. The quality of human resources, especially competence in the field of foreign languages such as English, Arabic and Chinese, including the basic knowledge of halal tourism for all stakeholders is also one of the main problems in West Sumatera. The efforts of the local government of West Sumatera solved the problem that arose regarding the synergy among others is to include halal tourism in Ripparda (Regional tourism master Plan) West Sumatera and formed the academic manuscript drafting team regional regulation Plan (RANPERDA) organizing halal tourism in West Sumatera. In addition, the Tourism office of West Sumatera Province as the leading sector also assist teams in the form of Working Group (POKJA) halal tourism in each district/city. Local governments as regulators are also trying to make regulations and socialization in the implementation of halal tourism through digitalisation to all stakeholders. The key to the successful implementation of halal tourism development in West Sumatera, among others, the unity of vision, mutual commitment and coordination among stakeholders.
Keywords: Synergy, Stake Holder, Helix Penta, Regulation Of Halal Tourism Area
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