Sustainable Tourism Development Model in Increasing Community Economic Growth ( West Papua Tourism Object Study)

Abstract

This research focuses on the model of sustainable tourism village development in increasing economic growth and community prosperity in West Papua Tourism villages. The purpose of this study is to determine the growth and prosperity rate of the community in the tourist villages of West Papua. The data collection method is to use primary data and secondary data with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The results of this study show that sustainable tourism development can increase economic growth and community prosperity, along with the large number of foreign tourists and domestic tourists visiting West Papua.