Authors : Farid Said, Haeder Akib and Rudi Salam
Abstract: This study aims to analyze and explain the portrait of tourist destination development and tourist visit in Southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The type of research is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection techniques used were observation, interview, questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and documentation. Data analysis techniques used follow the "interactive model" stages: data collection, data condensation, data presentation and verification/drawing conclusions. The result of the research shows that the momentary portrait of tourism destinations in Southeast Sulawesi province shows the potential of natural, unique and attractive development, so, it is highly feasible to develop, however in its development the area has not yet had a specific policy regulating tourism management in Southeast Sulawesi province. While the results of tourist visits every year shows an increasing trend every year. One of the key factors to its success is that tourist destinations in Southeast Sulawesi province provide a variety of tourist attractions (nature, beaches, mountains, farms and parts) that have high artificial power and are highly admired by domestic and Foreign tourists who have visited in the area.
Farid Said, Haeder Akib and Rudi Salam, 2019. Development of Tourism Destination in Improving Visitors in Southeast Sulawesi Province. International Business Management, 13: 529-535.