Denpasar, Bali – September 27, 2025

Bali’s tourism leaders gathered at Azzana Boutique Hotel on Friday, September 27, 2025, for a Tourism Talk forum organized by the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) in collaboration with the Alliance of Bali Tourism Professionals (AMPB). The event served as an open platform for tourism executives to voice their concerns and share insights regarding the critical issues currently facing the island’s tourism sector.

Throughout the discussion, participants highlighted a series of ongoing challenges that continue to affect Bali’s sustainability and reputation as a world-class destination. Among the main topics raised were overtourism, waste accumulation, and the proliferation of illegal villa businesses that have emerged with minimal regulation or taxation.

One of the keynote participants, I Kadek Adnyana, head of the Bali Villa Rental Management Association (BVRMA), spoke firmly about the inequality faced by legitimate local businesses.

“Our main problem actually comes from foreign nationals who can easily gain access and permission to build villas in Bali without being subjected to taxes, while legitimate companies are often targeted by the government,” Adnyana stated. “I hope that through my remarks, the authorities can re-evaluate this crucial issue.”

Adnyana’s statement resonated with many attendees who shared similar frustrations over inconsistent enforcement of regulations. While local operators are expected to comply with various administrative and tax obligations, many foreign-owned properties reportedly operate outside the official system, raising questions about transparency and fairness in Bali’s tourism industry.

PHRI and AMPB representatives underscored the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration between the private sector and government institutions to find long-term solutions. They emphasized that policy reform and fair regulation are key to maintaining a sustainable balance between economic growth and environmental preservation.

The Tourism Talk concluded with a shared commitment to foster a more responsible and equitable tourism ecosystem—one that protects local businesses, respects Bali’s cultural heritage, and ensures that tourism continues to bring positive impacts to the island and its people. This minute meeting will be shared to the leader of Badung thought an official meeting