Eco-Halal Tourism as ASEAN Soft Power: Insights from Central Sulawesi

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Eco-halal tourism; Community Based Tourism; Climate Resilience; ASEAN Soft Power; Circular Economy; Cultural Diplomacy

Abstract

Halal tourism has become a dynamic force in Southeast Asia, func-tioning not only as an economic catalyst but also as a medium for cultural diplo-macy and regional identity formation. While prior scholarship has predominantly examined established destinations such as Lombok, Langkawi, and Kuala Lum-pur, less attention has been given to the role of eco-halal tourism in advancing ASEAN’s soft power and sustainability agenda. This study explores Paisupok Lake in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a peripheral, community-based destina-tion that integrates eco-halal glamping, circular economy practices, and communi-ty empowerment. Employing a mixed-methods approach including visitor sur-veys, stakeholder interviews, and analysis of policy documents. The research demonstrates how halal-compliant services, community participation, and conser-vation-oriented practices align with the objectives of the ASEAN Tourism Strate-gic Plan (2016-2025) and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community framework. The findings reveal that eco-halal tourism in peripheral destinations strengthens local economic resilience while simultaneously enhancing ASEAN’s cultural di-plomacy by projecting inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural distinctiveness. The paper concludes that eco-halal tourism should be conceptualized not merely as a niche segment but as a strategic instrument of ASEAN’s soft power, contributing to regional identity, climate adaptation efforts, and global visibility.

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AU  - Evio Tanti Nanita
AU  - Ansh Sharma
AU  - Keita Mahamadou Mandè
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/08
TI  - Eco-Halal Tourism as ASEAN Soft Power: Insights from Central Sulawesi
BT  - Proceedings of the  International Conference on Contemporary Risk Studies (ICONIC-RS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 86
EP  - 98
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-595-9_7
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-595-9_7
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