Hotels, restaurants, and tourism business owners in Bali have taken the province’s listing on Fodor’s No List for 2025 to heart—and understandably so.
Hospitality and tourism are Bali’s pride, and with some travel commentators saying that travel to the region should be avoided, it is only natural that stakeholders want to share their side of the story.
Hoteliers in Bali have been speaking to the media about the present reality and future of tourism in Bali.
They have spoken about how the future of tourism in Bali is bright and that the possibility of doing better is an exciting one that should be pursued.
The CEO of The Luc in Canggu, Anthon Hilman, has spoken to reporters about why Bali will always be a much-loved tourism destination.
He shared, “Bali is still interesting to visit. Bali remains the heart of world tourism. For investors, Bali is also still attractive for developing businesses.”
Hilman, as CEO of The Luc, will welcome a new hotel into the luxury lifestyle complex in the coming days. TUI will be opening its new TUI Blue Berawa on 13th December, just ahead of the Christmas and New Year high season.
Hilman told reporters that he disagrees that tourism development has caused environmental degradation around the island. He sees tourism development as an opportunity to steward the land in new ways.
Hilman explained, “We want to prove that Bali is comfortable, pleasant, shady, and green. We want to make the trees into The Most Beautiful Forest in Canggu. That proves that we are preserving Bali’s nature.”
Cok Ace, the ex-Deputy Governor of Bali and the present Chairman of the Bali Hotel and Restaurant Association has also spoken out about the criticism the island has faced and accusations that the province is experiencing overtrust.
He told reporters, “Bali is not actually overtouristed. In terms of area, it cannot be said to be overtouristed; only the regulations need to be improved. So, don’t say that Bali is overtouristed, let alone recommending tourists not to come to Bali, this is very excessive and paradoxical.”
In fact, some leaders feel that there is room for more tourists, even in Bali’s busiest resorts.
The Deputy Chairman of the Bali Hotel and Restaurants Association, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, told reporters this week, “We still have 22 percent of [accommodation] available space. So, supply and demand are very different to avoid a price war.”
Yet, top leaders have acknowledged that there is work to be done to avoid over-concentration of tourism in the central south of the island.
The newly appointed Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has reiterated her commitment to promoting destinations in Bali that are less visited by holidaymakers.
This presents an exciting opportunity for tourists planning vacations in Bali in 2025, who can explore emerging destinations on the island with greater ease.
Tourists will see more promotions for the 3B Tour, a package that will visit Banyuwangi in East Java, West Bali, and North Bali.
The 3B Tour is an itinerary created by the Ministry of Tourism to promote these two lesser-visited regions and allow tourists to explore two provinces for the price of one while also seeing some of the best-undeveloped areas of Bali.
Minister Wardhana told reporters With these steps, we are optimistic that we can reduce tourism inequality and develop Bali tourism that is more sustainable and provides benefits to the local community.”
Many top hoteliers in Bali do not give the claim that Bali should be overlooked in 2025 a second thought.
Bali has won a wide range of international travel awards in 2024, wins that serve as proof that the destination remains as magical, inviting, and exciting as ever.
Wonderful Indonesia, the national tourism board shared, “2024 has been a proud year for Indonesia! It has been an incredible honor for Wonderful Indonesia to receive global recognition throughout 2024.”
Adding, “These awards reflect the world’s love of Indonesia, with Bali standing out as a shining star, celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, cultural richness, and exceptional hospitality.”
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Hendra
Monday 2nd of December 2024
If all pastey foreign left Indonesia and went drinking somewhere else would be better. I hate them.
Exp
Monday 2nd of December 2024
@Hendra, racist much?
Exp
Saturday 30th of November 2024
“We still have 22 percent of [accommodation] available space.“
Why then do I see trash bags piling up everywhere in south Denpasar (just outside the tourist zones, so less visible)? -- It appears that critical infrastructure is already well above capacity. Start working on the basic.
Shorty
Sunday 1st of December 2024
@Exp,
The rubbish piles up irrespective of the hotel vacancy rate.