Insights

A growing shift in Bali’s accommodation landscape is opening new pathways for sustainable and community-based tourism. Across the island, small-scale accommodations such as villas, homestays, and guesthouses are emerging as meaningful alternatives to conventional hotel development. These properties, often family-run and designed with local character, are gaining legal recognition under Indonesia’s OSS-RBA framework (Online Single […]

In Bali, innovation isn’t just found in high-tech labs or big cities. It lives in how communities care for the land, pass down knowledge, and respond to challenges with creativity and heart. That spirit will take center stage this August at TEDxTabanan, where local changemakers share ideas shaped by experience, culture, and connection. Theme: Empowering […]

In the stillness of Bali’s southern coastline, where the tide breathes in and out with quiet rhythm, a powerful force is at work beneath the surface: mangroves. Often unseen and underestimated, mangroves are nature’s engineers. Their tangled roots hold the shoreline together, filter seawater, capture carbon, and provide shelter for countless marine species. These coastal […]

uring Youth Impact Weekend that was organized in Bali, four students from Universitas Udayana—Peni, Eka, Lunar, and Celin—stood proudly beside their recycled products, representing Kami Studio, a creative enterprise born from a shared concern over Bali’s environmental future. One of the members, Eka voiced her concern about the environmental impact of ongoing rapid growth of development […]

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 […]

One of the key steps in transforming Bali into a sustainable tourism destination is equipping hospitality professionals with the right knowledge and skills. From hotel staff to department heads, ensuring everyone has a shared understanding of sustainability is crucial to successfully implementing eco-friendly practices within the industry. To support this mission, Eco Tourism Bali launched […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Eco Tourism Bali is now officially part of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI)! 🎉 This marks a significant step in our journey to transform Bali into a sustainable and climate-positive destination by helping accommodations and restaurants meet exclusive sustainability standards. A Commitment to Sustainability At Eco Tourism Bali, we […]

In 2015, approximately 196 parties, including the European Union, signed the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement aims to limit the earth’s temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to keep it within 1.5°C. Unfortunately, according to the United Nations, 2024 was officially the hottest year […]

After months of preparation and hard work, we are thrilled to announce that Eco Tourism Bali has been independently reviewed and found compliant with Travalyst’s rigorous sustainability criteria. As a result, Eco Tourism Bali will now be included in Travalyst’s prestigious list of sustainability certifications, standards, and schemes for accommodation providers. This recognition is a […]

Remember when Bali was on Fodor’s Travel No List 2025? It was heartbreaking enough to be a wake-up call for everyone in the Tourism Industry to act faster and smarter to improve Bali, as our economy relies heavily on tourism. But, before we begin the journey, Eco Tourism Bali wants you to acknowledge the numerous […]

In terms of tourism, Sustainability is indeed a more intriguing and safest option. Particularly during this time of climate change, people prefer to stay in or out at night rather than go out in the sun. As a matter of fact, 67% of travellers feel sustainable practices have inspired them to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. […]

World Food Day has been commemorated every year on October 16th, since 1979 by Food and Agriculture (FAO). The purpose is to promote global awareness and encourage real action to help those who suffer from hunger, as well as to ensure healthy diets for all. To celebrate World Food Day means to believe that all […]