ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYMENT ABSORPTION IN THE HOTEL SUBSECTOR IN WEST LOMBOK REGENCY FROM 2012-2022

Abstract

This research aims to determine the effect of the number of hotels, tourist visits, and wage levels on employment absorption in the hospitality subsector in West Lombok Regency from 2012-2022. This study adopts a quantitative approach using secondary data obtained from the West Lombok Regency Tourism Office and the Bureau of Statistics (BPS). Analytical tools used include multiple linear regression, the coefficient of determination (R²) test, partial significance (t-test), and combined significance (f-test). The results show that the number of hotels, tourist visits, and wage levels have a significant combined effect on employment absorption. The R² value of 0,784 indicates that 78.4% of employment absorption is influenced by these variables, while the residual 21.6% is affected by other factors outside this study.

Key Words: employment absorption, hotels, tourists, wage level