Eco Tourism Bali was honoured to join the Discussion on Advancing Bali Tourism Towards Quality and Dignity at the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, on March 18th, 2025. This event focused on the Bali Tourism Industry Work Program 2025-2030, aiming to ensure sustainable and dignified tourism.
Tourism contributes over 50% of Bali’s GDP, but challenges like pollution, congestion, and cultural decline threaten its future. The new work program seeks to balance economy, culture, and ecology through legal compliance, cultural preservation, local economic empowerment, sustainable transport, green tourism, and waste management.
How to achieve it?
Well, one of the key takeaways is that the future of Bali’s tourism lies in Eco-Tourism Certification, a crucial step in ensuring businesses operate sustainably while protecting the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage. By adhering to certified eco-tourism standards, businesses can actively reduce their environmental footprint, support local communities, and enhance the overall travel experience. Without these measures, Bali faces risks of environmental degradation, unchecked urbanization, and cultural erosion, all of which could diminish its global appeal as a top-tier destination.
One leading certification is the Eco Climate Badge, which provides clear sustainability guidelines covering environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and local community support. It serves as a benchmark for businesses to implement eco-friendly practices, reduce waste, and uphold Bali’s identity.
The Bali government strongly encourages hotels and restaurants to obtain certification. The Eco Climate Badge, recognized internationally by Travalyst—an NGO founded under Prince Harry’s initiative—meets global standards. By obtaining certification, businesses not only comply with sustainability requirements but also gain a competitive advantage in attracting eco-conscious travellers and investors.
With that being said, it is time that hotels, restaurants, and tourism businesses take action to meet eco-tourism standards and obtain the Eco Climate Badge. This certification ensures compliance with environmental regulations, fosters collaboration with local communities, and strengthens Bali’s reputation as a responsible tourism hub.
It doesn’t matter if your business has only made small progress toward sustainability or hasn’t started at all—Eco Tourism Bali is here to guide you on this journey. Step by step, we can work together to implement sustainable practices.
The Bali provincial government, along with the Bali Tourism Board (BTB), a key authority in the region’s tourism sector, fully supports the adoption of the Eco Climate Badge as a recognized and credible sustainability certification. This endorsement underscores its importance in promoting responsible tourism and ensuring long-term environmental and cultural preservation.
Join the movement—register your business today, start your sustainability journey, and let’s make Bali green again!
Author: Diva Kowara.