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Hindrances are also tackled by the villages in the implementation of their development program, mainly the communities located in West Halmahera Regency, namely: first, there are conflicts or land disputes related to the development in tourism objects and destinations between the Village Government and the local villagers. Second, the weak ability of actors at the village level in planning or developing program plans that are appropriate to the needs of the region. Third, a lack of knowledge, a lack of writing ability or conceptualizing, and delivery of opinions possessed by the village discussion participants. This research aims to understand in depth about the Land conflict in Tourism Destination Development in West Halmahera Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach, while the type of research is called constructivism. The results of this study indicated that there is no mutual understanding between the village government and community members regarding the settlement of land disputes or conflicts at the Tourism Objectives and destination area. In addition, there are differences of beliefs, regarding the ownership of the legal status of the land and can be proven by the certificate of ownership for the property that is utilized as a tourist attraction.