Dynamics of Stakeholder Interest-Based Conflicts and Resolution Strategies in the Governance of Sudaji Tourism Village

This study examines the dynamics of interest-based conflicts and conflict resolution strategies in the governance of Sudaji Tourism Village, Buleleng Regency, Bali. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, and analyzed thematically using conflict theory, stakeholder theory, and theories of limited community participation in tourism development. The findings show that conflicts involve two main actor categories: parties and third parties. Parties include primary stakeholders directly engaged in conflict, namely the administrative village (Desa Dinas) and customary village (Desa Adat) as key stakeholders, the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) as a subject stakeholder, and local entrepreneurs and community members as follower stakeholders. Third parties comprise secondary stakeholders such as the Tourism Office, academics, and local media, who support mediation and governance strengthening. Conflicts evolved from individual differences and competing economic interests into horizontal and vertical forms, leading to declining social trust and disruptions to tourism activities. Resolution strategies combined structural and cultural approaches across peace making, peace keeping, and peace building stages, integrating Balinese local values—particularly tatwam asi and menyama braya—to support inclusive and sustainable tourism governance.