*Corresponding Author: Nurdin Nara, Public Administration, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
Received: 11th Dec, 2025; Revised: 6th Feb 2026; Accepted: 12th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026
This study aims to determine the success of the structure and dynamics of policy network actors in implementing tourism policy in Bantaeng Regency. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with analysis based on five theoretical indicators according to Klijn and Koppenjan (2016): focusing on Recognizing the Complexity of Policy Implementation, mapping actor structures and framing problems and solutions. The results of the study indicate that the indicator Recognizing Complexity of Policy Implementation in Destination Development cannot be handled by a single actor, but requires collaboration across sectors, business actors, local communities, and public facilities. This shared understanding of interdependence indicates that actors have recognized the complexity of the policy network. The indicator Mapping the structure of actors in the policy network has not been running optimally, because tourism management involves many actors with different roles, interests, capacities, and levels of influence, thus requiring a systematic mapping process before policy interventions are carried out. Actor mapping is also important to ensure transparency and prevent illegal levies. The indicator Framing problems and solutions in the policy network, because each actor brings different perspectives, interests, and framings related to destination issues ranging from irregular business actor activities, non-uniformity of service standards, to limited supporting facilities so that the resulting solutions are not fully consistent, comprehensive, and responsive. The indicator While striving to direct cross-actor collaboration, coordination capacity and regulatory consistency still need to be strengthened so that destination governance can be more focused, adaptive, and sustainable.
Keywords: Policy Network, Actors, Tourism.
How to cite this article: Sulfira, Alwi, Nara N. Understanding actor dynamic in local tourism policy implementation: lessons from Bantaeng City. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 456-461; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.61
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Conflict of interest: None