Convergence Lampung Province Spatial Planning to Labor Absorption

Abstract

The Provincial Government of Lampung and the District/City Governments across the province must jointly recognize that the tourism industry comprises various dimensions that do not conform to a singular economic identity. Consequently, spatial planning policies should be tailored to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of tourism. This strategy requires the active participation of all stakeholders, including the private sector, financial institutions, the Lampung Provincial Forkopimda, as well as the District/City Forkopimda, academics, community leaders, the media, and tourism professionals, encompassing both investors and activists. It is crucial for these groups to collaborate and devise strategic initiatives that address the spatial planning of Lampung Province, particularly within the tourism sector. One effective strategy may involve forming partnerships with Vocational High Schools (SMKs) and universities that specialize in tourism and hospitality, thereby ensuring a more systematic and sustainable approach to workforce absorption.