Denpasar, October 9, 2025 – The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, chaired a technical coordination meeting to accelerate the implementation of the Super Priority Program focusing on the recovery and improvement of Bali’s tourism sector. The meeting took place at Gedung Kertha Sabha, the official residence of the Governor of Bali, on Thursday (October 9) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
The meeting was attended by relevant officials, representatives from the Bali Provincial Forkopimda, expert teams, and leaders of major tourism associations, including Kadek Adnyana, Chairman of BVRMA Bali.
During the session, Governor Koster invited each institutional representative to present the key issues currently facing Bali’s tourism industry, along with proposed solutions and follow-up actions. Several key figures delivered reports, including:
- I Putu Winastra, S.A.B., M.A.P., Head of the Foreign Tourist Levy (PWA) Task Force
- Head of Bali Provincial Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP)
- Head of the Bali Provincial Department of Transportation
- Head of the Investment and One-Stop Service Office (DPMPTSP) of Bali Province
- Head of the Bali Tourism Office
- Dr. Agus Made Yoga Iswara, BBA., BBM., M.M., CHA, Head of the Tourism Expert Team
The meeting discussed several urgent and strategic issues, including:
- Optimization of the Foreign Tourist Levy (PWA) at Bali’s entry points, tourist attractions, and accommodations, as well as strengthening partnerships with online travel agents (OTAs), airlines, and immigration authorities.
- Enforcement against misbehaving foreign tourists and illegal businesses operated by foreigners.
- Regulation and supervision of tourism transportation and tourism-related businesses across Bali.
- Establishment of a tourism business licensing audit team.
- Strengthening protection and monitoring of both tourists and foreign residents in Bali.
Governor Koster emphasized that the outcomes of this meeting must be implemented immediately to accelerate improvement in Bali’s tourism sector.
“If these problems are left unaddressed for too long, Bali’s tourism industry will deteriorate and lose its appeal to visitors,” he warned.
He also called for strong collaboration among all stakeholders to realize Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali, his administration’s core vision of harmonizing Balinese culture, tradition, and environmental preservation with economic growth to ensure the welfare of the Balinese people.
