The Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has signed an agreement with the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia, committing to work together to develop sustainable tourism in the country, especially in tourism hotspots like Bali.
Minister Wardhana, has signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia that will focus on policy formulation and data-based decision-making.
The Minister told reporters “The collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and BPS is very strategic in ensuring the availability of reliable data and as a basis for policy formulation.”
She added, “With a data-driven approach, we can ensure that this sector not only thrives but also provides broader benefits to society and the national economy.”
In an Instagram post, Minister Wardhana shared “I am optimistic that this synergy will have a positive impact on the growth of Indonesian tourism sector. With stronger and more accurate data, we can design more effective strategies to improve national tourism competitiveness and drive economic governance across different destinations.”
“Hopefully this cooperation goes well and provides real benefits for the development of the Indonesian tourism industry.”
The Head of BPS Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti said that BPS will provide the data needed by the Ministry of Tourism, including data needed to measure tourism development performance indicators.
She noted, “Of course, we are committed to providing data, especially data that is an indicator of development performance in the tourism sector.”
Adding “We actually have statistics of tourist attractions in numbers. This is actually a census of each tourist attraction. Well, if we collaborate, this will be very good, because the ones who know the complete list of tourist attractions are the Minister and her staff at the Ministry of Tourism.”
Bali is targeting to welcome at least 6.5 million international tourists in 2025, and is already well on its way to achieving that, as the end of the first quarter of the year approaches. Nationally, Indonesia is set to welcome more than 14 million international arrivals by the end of the year.
Data and statistics are just one way in which sustainable tourism can be achieved in Bali. Monitoring tourism figures is important, and must be observed alongside impactful environmental conservation efforts and sustainability work from the tourism sector, and the government. Something that Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has just made major announcements about.
Governor Koster has confirmed that Bali’s waste management issue will be resolved by 2030 and that the island will be completely cleaned up by 2027.
Speaking after a meeting with the Bali-based environmental NGO Sungai Watch, Governor Koster announced “In implementing the 2025-2030 program, as part of the Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali mission, one of the urgent priorities is to make Bali free from waste. The target is within two years, the sooner the better.”
He added “Source-based waste management in Bali must be successfully implemented in 636 villages and 1,500 tractional villages, that will be integrated into this system to ensure a complete resolution. The absolute deadline is 2027.”
The Governor has also introduced new policies that will have huge implications for tourism businesses that do not take responsibility for their waste or cause environmental harm.
Speaking about the policy updates for tourism businesses in Bali, such as hotels and resorts, the Governor confirms that he would have no qualms about revoking business licenses and permits and issuing huge fines.
Many of Bali’s top attractions are already making efforts to be as sustainable as possible. Take Waterbom for example. Bali’s most famous waterpark has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2033 and is on track to be the most sustainable waterpark in the world.
The attraction, located in the heart of Kuta, welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists every year and is hailed by many as an example of how a tourism business can offer both a world class service to its customers while not compromising on its sustainability values.
Similarly, many of Bali’s most famous and highly regarded hotels are winning top eco awards year after year. Take the Plataran Menjangan Hotel, which in 2024 celebrated a major win at the ASEAN Green Hotel Awards.
The hotel was named in the top five best green hotels across all ASEAN nations and was listed alongside the likes of Capella in Ubud and Nihi in Sumba for its commitment to sustainability.
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Tom
Thursday 3rd of April 2025
It's amazing how these government officials speak so much, yet say so little. Same the world over, I guess.
Shorty
Saturday 5th of April 2025
@Tom,
To be expected. If they say nothing they're criticised. If they say something people don't like they're crucified.
Thommo
Saturday 5th of April 2025
@Tom, Balis Governance is atrocious you can analyse every initiative, idea, regulation, rule or promise and they amount to nothing. The constant dialling down negatively on tourists is unprcedented. They can't even fix potholes on major roads saying it's the the district / /banjars responsibility and the lack of transparency and accountability is beyond laughable. Plastic free by 2027? Delusional rhetoric when the island is drowning and choking in trash and illegal and blatant rubbish dumping and burning plastic.