THE IMPACT OF HALAL TOURISM ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SANTEN ISLAND

Santen Island , one of them destination growing tourism rapidly in Indonesia, has show
enhancement visit significant tourists , esp _ in context halal tourism . Draft Halal tourism
developed on Santen Island is development destination marked tours with exists guarantee halal
facilities . Like halal food , prohibited sale drink alcoholic , announcement time before prayer
(azan), place purify complete with facility places of worship, as well facility concept separation
between men and women . This research aims For know impact halal tourism towards
development economic and social public local Santen Island . This research uses approach
qualitative with interview holder interest main , like public local , and secondary data analysis
For give comprehensive insight . Research results show that halal tourism has give impact
significant positive to economy Santen Island . This is reflected in enhancement income public
local through sector tourism , creation field new jobs , and growth business local that focuses
on halal services and products . Apart from impact economy , halal tourism also has an impact
on change social activities on Santen Island . Interaction between Muslim tourists and
communities local has push exchange culture and understanding cross culture . Local
community the more value values diversity and awareness environment , along with increasing
awareness will continuity in tourism