<![CDATA[Raja Ampat Regency is one of Indonesia’s leading marine tourism destinations, attracting both domestic and international tourists. The high level of tourism activities in this region has created a need for legal protection concerning the security and safety of tourists. This study aims to analyze the legal framework governing the protection of tourist security and safety in tourism destinations in Raja Ampat Regency, as well as the responsibilities of local government and tourism business operators in ensuring tourist security and safety. This research employs a normative legal research method using statutory and conceptual approaches. The analysis is conducted through a qualitative normative examination of laws and legal concepts related to tourist protection. The findings indicate that legal protection for tourists is regulated under Law Number 10 of 2009 concerning Tourism, Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection, and Raja Ampat Regency Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2021 concerning the Regional Tourism Development Master Plan. The local government is responsible for regulating, supervising, and fostering tourism activities, while tourism business operators are obligated to implement safety standards and provide protection for tourists. However, the implementation of these regulations still faces challenges, particularly due to inadequate supervision and the suboptimal application of safety standards. Therefore, strengthening regulations and supervisory mechanisms is necessary to ensure effective legal protection for tourists.]]>
