How can we detoxify the toxicity of overtourism in Bali?
Young people voiced their responses to the question:
How can we detoxify the toxicity of overtourism in Bali?
Eight of the best opinions from Balinese youth at the Wikithon Wisya Wisata highlight deep concerns about the impact of overtourism in Bali. The eight standout opinions expressed by Balinese youth during the Wikithon Wisya Wisata event reflect a profound concern regarding the effects of overtourism in Bali. The participants emphasized the need to distribute tourist traffic more evenly by promoting lesser-known areas, thus alleviating pressure on popular destinations such as Kuta and Ubud. They advocated for the development of culturally rooted, environmentally friendly village tourism initiatives. Digitalization and technology were also proposed as tools to enhance tourism promotion and improve data management within the sector. The importance of implementing regulations and limiting visitor numbers in areas at risk of overcapacity was underlined, in order to maintain ecological balance. The authors also highlighted the active role youth can play as agents of change in promoting sustainable tourism education and cultural preservation. Collaboration between the government, local communities, and tourism industry stakeholders was deemed essential to creating a fair and equitable tourism ecosystem. A recurring theme across the opinions was the need to build a new tourism narrative—one that goes beyond exoticism and instead reinforces local identity. The overarching message was that Bali’s future tourism should be grounded in the principles of social justice, environmental sustainability, and respect for culture. Five Key Takeaways from These Opinions: 1) Dispersing and evenly distributing tourist flows to alternative areas beyond major destinations; 2) Developing new tourist sites and promoting destinations based on cultural and eco-tourism values; 3) Implementing regulations to limit visitor numbers at overburdened hotspots; 4) Engaging communities and governments in sustainable tourism education and innovation that respects ecological and cultural aspects; 5) Building a tourism system supported by technology and big data for better distribution and monitoring.
Winning entries led to this Policy Brief:
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Young women and men came together with government officials to discuss the Policy Brief in a series of Policy Dialogue:
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As a result of the Policy Dialogue, young people and government agreed to implement the following measures. The measures includes evaluation and compliance components:
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