The Dilemma of Sharia Tourism Regulation: Between Tradition and Modernity in Banten: Negotiating Islamic Values, Cultural Preservation, and Policy

Abstrak

This study examines the sharia tourism policy in Banten Province related to the preservation of Islamic educational values, local cultural heritage, and modern challenges in the implementation of sharia tourism policies. This articles also aims to increase the competitiveness of Banten as a halal tourism destination in Indonesia and attract Muslim tourists from within and outside the country. The research method uses sociological juridical. The results of the study indicate that the sharia tourism policy in Banten contributes significantly to maintaining Islamic educational values and local cultural identity. However, the legal policy also poses challenges in creating an inclusive tourism environment, especially for non-Muslim tourists and local communities such as the Baduy indigenous community. There is a potential for exclusivity that can limit Banten's appeal to a wider range of visitors and affect the economic sustainability of local businesses that depend on diverse tourists. A balance between economic growth, preservation of Islamic values and cultural diversity is needed to create a sustainable, inclusive and adaptive tourism model to local socio-cultural dynamics.

Kata kunci

• Modernity
• Regulation
• Sharia Tourism
• Tradition