ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Bali tourism is currently in the spotlight. As a world tourism destination, Bali faces serious challenges due to the problem of overtourism, where the very large flow of tourists causes damage to the environment and local culture.
Most recently, Bali was included in the list of destinations that are not worth visiting in 2025 according to Fodor’s, a travel guide publisher from the United States. The main reason for Bali’s inclusion on this list is the problem of overtourism which affects the natural ecosystem and the lives of local people.
With the number of international visitors continuing to increase post-pandemic, Bali is experiencing huge pressure on its infrastructure, especially in southern areas such as Kuta and Seminyak, which are now littered with plastic waste.
However, the assessment of overtourism towards Bali was denied by the Indonesian Government.
The Indonesian Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, in her statement Friday, November 22 2024, emphasized that the main problem with tourism in Bali is not the excessive number of tourists, but rather the uneven distribution of tourists. The majority of tourists are concentrated in the southern part of Bali, while the northern and western areas which have great potential are still less known.
To overcome this, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has launched a 3B tour package which integrates the destinations of Banyuwangi, West Bali and North Bali. This package offers a variety of natural and cultural attractions, including the Les, Lovina and Pemuteran Tourism Villages in North Bali, as well as the Kemiren Tourism Village and Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi.
This initiative aims to increase the distribution of tourists throughout Bali, with the hope of having a positive impact on local communities and reducing pressure on areas that are already overcrowded.
In addition, the Ministry of Tourism is also committed to developing sustainable tourism policies that protect the culture, environment and welfare of the Balinese people. Better coordination with local governments, tourism industry players and local communities is being carried out to address issues such as waste management and pollution.
“With these various 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,” added Widiyanti. (AT Network)
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