Protection of Children's Rights in Tourism Destinations: Institutional and Regulatory Interventions in Lombok Tengah, NTB, Indonesia

Tourism development areas are not always able to improve the welfare of the local community by increasing the local economy, including the fulfillment of rights and protection of children. This paper aimed to investigate situations and forms of exploitation of children in Mandalika as tourism destinations in Lombok, as well as regulatory gaps, policies, and strategies to improve the fulfillment of children's rights and protection. This research as a whole provides a policy design and development strategy tourism based on the fulfillment of children's rights and protection.