Abdul Kadir Jaelani, Reza Octavia Kusumaningtyas
In West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, the enactment of Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2016 on Halal Tourism has significantly boosted halal tourism. This regulation aims to improve the region's economic welfare, expand its share of the international halal tourism market, and position NTB as a key destination for Muslim travelers. However, alongside its economic benefits, concerns have emerged regarding the environmental impact of this rapid tourism growth. This study explores how halal tourism policies in NTB can support sustainable tourism by applying a sociological legal approach with qualitative methods, analyzed through the lens of maqashid sharia principles. The results indicate that halal tourism encourages a model focused on ethical conduct, environmental care, and social inclusiveness by integrating religious values with environmental and cultural awareness, as highlighted in maqashid sharia. Despite its economic potential, current regulations require improvement to ensure long-term sustainability, particularly in protecting the environment. The expansion of halal tourism has brought challenges such as ecosystem damage, inadequate waste management, and environmental decline. Thus, establishing an inclusive governance framework that prioritizes environmental sustainability and enforces eco-friendly regulations is crucial. Through such efforts, NTB can align the growth of halal tourism with sustainable development goals, ensuring the sector's responsible and enduring advancement. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Faculty of Law, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia; Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
