Hotel Overcapacity in Yogyakarta: Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Tourism Planning

Abstract

This study aims to formulate sustainable tourism planning strategies in response to thechallenge of hotel overcapacity in Yogyakarta. Using a qualitative approach, data werecollected through in-depth interviews with the Head of the Tourism Office, the Head ofthe Spatial Planning Office, the chairpersons of IHGMA and PHRI, several tourismindustry stakeholders/associations, as well as secondary data analysis from spatialplanning documents, references, and tourism policies. The findings indicate that stricterspatial planning regulations, innovation in hotel management, and the involvement oflocal communities in tourism planning are the key factors in maintaining the balancebetween tourism growth and environmental carrying capacity. Additionally, diversifyingtourist destinations to alternative areas such as Kulon Progo and Gunung Kidul isconsidered essential to reduce pressure on Yogyakarta’s city center. This study providesboth practical and theoretical contributions to the development of sustainabilitystrategies for other destinations facing similar challenges.