Research of Business and Management
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Transforming Beliga Hotel’s Competitive Strategy in a Remote Island Destination: A Business Model Canvas and SWOT Approach

Nuri Wandimar Hakim (Master Of Management Study Program, Graduate School, Yarsi University, Jakarta)
Perdana Wahyu Santosa (Master Of Management Study Program, Graduate School, Yarsi University, Jakarta)
Muslikh (Universitas YARSI)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to formulate a competitive business development strategy for Beliga Hotel in the Sula Islands, an emerging remote-island tourism destination characterized by limited market access, dependence on government-related demand, and increasing hospitality competition. This qualitative case study used semi-structured interviews with key informants, including the hotel owner, managers, and operational employees, to cover the existing business model, customer segments, value propositions, marketing channels, operations, partnerships, and future development needs. Data were also obtained through observation and document analysis, enabling triangulation across interview, observational, and documentary evidence. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) mapped and evaluated nine interconnected business elements, while SWOT analysis assessed internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. Findings show that Beliga Hotel benefits from a strategic location, adequate facilities, and an established customer base, but remains constrained by limited digital marketing, conventional distribution channels, dependence on government customers, and gaps in employee competencies. The resulting diversification strategy emphasizes market expansion, digital transformation, service innovation, strategic partnerships, revenue diversification, and human resource development. The study's original contribution is contextualizing BMC-SWOT integration in a remote-island hospitality setting, linking business-model transformation to accessibility constraints, institutional market dependence, and emerging tourism opportunities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rbm

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Research of Business and Management (RBM) is an open-access journal that applies theory developed from business and management research to actual academic-business conditions. Recognizing the intricate relationships between some areas of business activity, RBM examines various decisions, ...