Can Bali Still 'Breathe' Amidst the Flood of Tourists?
This is a Response to the Pariwisata Berkelanjutan wikithon
Bali, once revered as the Island of the Gods and celebrated for its harmonious balance of Tri Hita Karana—the unity of people, nature, and spirituality—is now being choked by overtourism. According to World Bank data (2023), Bali welcomed 6.3 million international tourists in 2023, far exceeding its estimated ecological carrying capacity of just 4 million visitors per year. So, the question arises: Can Bali Still Breathe Amid a Flood of Tourists? First, implement tourist redistribution through digital zoning. Applications such as Bali Crowd Monitor can help direct visitors toward lesser-known destinations like West Nusa Penida or Jembrana, easing the strain on overcrowded areas such as Kuta and Ubud. Second, introduce a daily tourist quota through a paid pre-booking system, similar to the successful model used at Machu Picchu. The result? Sustained revenue without environmental degradation. Third, traditional villages (desa adat) can serve as guardians of authenticity, offering tourism packages rooted in local rituals—such as melukat (spiritual purification) or ngaben (cremation ceremonies)—marketed as premium cultural experiences. Can Bali Still Breathe Amid a Flood of Tourists? Absolutely—through a strategy focused on less volume, more value. As a local philosopher once said, “Ajeg Bali is not about prohibition, but about wisdom.”
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