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24 pictures that will make you want to visit Bali

By Zahra Surya Darma

In decades past, Bali has bloomed into one of Indonesia's inescapable destinations , drawing in the crowds with a promise of a spiritual oasis. But between the arrival of every new whip-smart Bali hotel , villa , beach club , or wellness retreat , the true essence of the destination is far from lost – canang sari offerings, temple ceremonies, and especially tempeh can still be found at every corner. Though it usually doesn't take much to persuade travellers to visit Bali, these images will surely make anyone want to hop on the next flight. So what are you waiting for?

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PIB College is a state-of-the-art hospitality and digital business school in Bali that provides a world-class education to aspiring students who want to make their name in the hospitality, tourism, digital and creative arts industry. 

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The history of this prestigious institute is quite astounding. The initial concept came from the founders who sparked the idea to build the Bali International Training and Development Center (BITDeC), an education and training center in Bali. Seeing the development of the tourism sector in Bali.

Founded in 2017, this institution is home to national and international students from various backgrounds and provides premium  facilities to support them kick start their careers. By offering an ideal learning environment, Politeknik Internasional Bali is dedicated to become the best hospitality school Bali that is able to produce budding entrepreneurs and tourism and hospitality enthusiasts who want to build a brilliant career.

BITDeC representatives decided to establish a special educational and training institution in the tourism sector to provide even better educational facilities. In 2013, BITDeC representatives visited Dusit Thani Hospitality College, a tourism campus located in Thailand, to partner with the institute to establish Politeknik Internasional Bali as a well-developed vocational school. Politeknik Internasional Bali becomes the first learning institution in the country which is dedicated to tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs, claiming the nickname tourismpreneur. As the hospitality school Bali , PIB helps the government achieve its goal of reducing unemployment by training and grooming a skilled workforce who is destined to make strides in the hospitality and tourism industries. 

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Ilo is a specialized agency of the united nations, bali tourism institute continue to grow after 30 years.

By Gita F. Lingga, Communications Officer of ILO-Jakarta. (Bali, Indonesia): More than 30 years ago the ILO, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), assisted the Government of Indonesia in the establishment of the Bali Tourism Institute (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata/STP) in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Established in 1978, SPT Nusa Dua Bali has extended its reputation as the premier source of quality human resources for the tourism sector in the country. It is also the largest tourism institute under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, equipped with modern learning facilities. Participating in the ILO’s Entrepreneurship Skills Development (ILO-ESD) project last year, Yulia was able to gain new knowledge through the GET Ahead module.

By Gita F. Lingga, Communications Officer of ILO-Jakarta

More than 30 years ago the ILO, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), assisted the Government of Indonesia in the establishment of the Bali Tourism Institute (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata/STP) in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Established in 1978, SPT Nusa Dua Bali has extended its reputation as the premier source of quality human resources for the tourism sector in the country. It is also the largest tourism institute under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, equipped with modern learning facilities.

Having started with only 12 instructors, the STP Nusa Bali has now more than 120 faculty members and more than 130 academic staff. As a centre of excellence, it affiliates with numerous national and international agencies as well as being recognized by national and international accreditation bodies, such as TedQual-UN-WTO.

Director of STP Nusa Dua Bali, Dr. I Nyoman Madiun, M. Sc, said that STP Nusa Dua Bali has widely expanded its programmes, offering both degree and diploma programmes, and applied competency-based curricula that match the need of the tourism industries. “Our institute is also well-equipped with a research centre and service and career development as well as internship programmes. We provide support to our students in finding career opportunities when graduating from here,” he said, adding that the centre can accommodate more than 1,500 students.

Dr. I Nyoman warmly welcomed the delegation of ILO-Jakarta when recently visiting the institution on 16 October 2010. Peter van Rooij, Director of ILO-Jakarta, was impressed with the progress made by the STP. “The ILO can learn from the STP experience in terms of what we can do to enhance and improve the tourism sector in Indonesia” he said, adding that what has been achieved and done by STP should be promoted throughout the country, particularly in other tourism areas as well as internationally.

The tourism industry has been one of main assets for the economic development of Bali where agriculture, livestock, fisheries and handicrafts are the main sources of income of the population. During the early 1970s, the Government of Indonesia had actively supported tourism development in Bali and had endorsed the main recommendation to develop the Tourism Master Plan for Bali.

The project activities began in January 1975, supported by UNDP and implemented by the ILO, aimed to upgrade the centre’s training programmes and ability to include supervisory and managerial courses; to upgrade and train instructors for the centre; to define curricula and develop syllabi for basic and mid-level courses; to develop a three-year diploma course in hotel management and administration; to develop tourism planning and tourism marketing training courses for managerial and supervisory personnel; and to train civil service officials in tourism.

Construction of the centre began in October 1976 and was completed in 1978. The centre was designed according to the ILO specifications, completed with, among others, general class rooms, a specific classroom for food and beverage, laboratories, a laundry room, kitchens, a student restaurant and maintenance workshop. The centre could also accommodate around 450 students at the time.

To ensure the quality of the instructors, the project enrolled them at the Akademi Pariwisata NHI Bandung (formerly known as the National Hotel Institute) for a one-year middle-level course. They were also enrolled in a course organized by the ILO’s International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training in Turin, Italy. Emphasis was placed on structuring of training programmes employing the latest developments in the ILO training methodology techniques. (*)

45 Bali Pictures That Will Make You Want To Travel Indonesia

The readers of TripAdvisor recently named Bali, Indonesia as the greatest destination on Earth . That may be a bit of a stretch, but really, check out some of these Bali pictures!

This island fills a niche that few other places in Southeast Asia can compete with. The food is amazing, everything is affordable, the people are so friendly, and there’s lots to see and do.

Bali is a place you either love or hate. I love it. As you can see from some of these Bali photos, the island has beaches, volcanoes, temples, culture, and waterfalls galore.

Hopefully these Bali images inspire your own travels!

The Uluwatu beach area is perfect for getting Bali pictures like this.

Fruit juices are sold at every restaurant in Bali. Pineapple, watermelon, etc.

Views to die for, and the meal at this restaurant was only $2!

Nusa Penida island can be visited on a day trip from Bali, and the views there are incredible. You’ll see this place in a lot of the most scenic Bali images.

Sanur Bali is the perfect place if you’re looking for a bit of peace and quiet.

Make sure you visit the wild Bali monkeys at the Ubud Monkey Forest .

Ancient ruins near Ubud. This spot is called Gunung Kawi .

The Mount Batur volcano is one of Bali’s most popular hikes. You can reach the top in about an hour, and it’s a great place to watch the sunrise.

Green Bowl Beach in Bali . This beach has soft white sand like the Philippines .

The Bali Elephant Sanctuary is a great place where you can interact with rescue elephants from Sumatra.

Fishing boat in the sunrise. This picture was taken at Sanur Beach .

Some of the architecture in Bali looks a bit Japanese. This is Ulun Danau Beratan , an old temple that appears in lots of Bali pictures.

In Kuta, you can release baby sea turtles with the Bali Sea Turtle Society , a volunteer conservation project. It’s free!

Drones are great for capturing Bali beach photos.

Mount Agung is the biggest and baddest volcano in Bali. The hike to the top is very difficult!

Uluwatu Temple is a photogenic temple on a cliff in southern Bali.

Sekumpul is a twin waterfall and it’s also the biggest waterfall in Bali.

Morning shadows and crop terraces at Kintamani Bali .

You feel tiny next to Sekumpul waterfall .

The Tanah Lot temple looks like it’s floating on the sea. You see this one in a lot of Bali photos, and it’s a popular spot for watching the sunset.

Bali has dozens of scenic waterfalls like this. Seen here: Tibumana waterfall

A giant, twisted Banyan tree at the Bali Botanical Garden in Bedugul.

Drone shot of the epic coastline at Nusa Penida .

Intricate carvings and courtyards at the Ubud Palace , also known as Puri Saren Agung.

The fruit smoothie bowls are nice on a hot day!

Banyumala is a hidden waterfall in north Bali. No crowds here.

This Balinese guy paints eggs and sells them at Sanur Beach for a living.

At Sanur Beach you can buy these hand painted eggs for $3 each. The detail is incredible!

Padang Padang Beach is a hidden beach on the south end of the island. It’s a good spot for taking Bali pics.

The Bali Zoo has a lot of great wildlife, including some species that are local to Indonesia.

Balinese wood carvings are some of my favorites in Southeast Asia.

Emerald green rice terraces in the countryside! This is one of our favorite Bali pictures.

South Bali has lots of beachfront hotels like this one in Uluwatu .

Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida. Easily one of the most famous Bali photos.

The popular Tegenungan Waterfall sporting a bright summer rainbow.

The mysterious looking Tamblingan lake temple . This spot is not as well known, so you rarely see it in Bali images.

This is what the green rice fields in Bali pics look like from above.

The souvenir paintings show some of the rural landscapes you might find in Bali.

South Bali has lots of nice beach clubs where you can relax by an infinity pool.

In north Bali, you can see jungles and mountains that look like something out of a movie. It’s a great place to take Bali photos.

At the Bali Zoo , you can get your picture snapped with tropical birds like this guy.

A photogenic shipwreck on Bali’s south coast.

Nusa Penida has some of the coolest hidden beaches in the world. It’s a favorite spot to get top notch Bali images.

You can expect to see flowers like this while hiking through rural areas in Bali.

Bali beaches are good for catching some incredible sunrises .

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International class program available at Bandung, Bali tourism institutes

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A new international program and an English-language center at the state-run Bandung Institute of Tourism (STP Bandung) in West Java and the Bali Institute of Tourism (STP Bali), run in collaboration with Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, were officially launched on Friday.

Inaugurated by Tourism Minister Arief Yahya in Bandung, the program features a culinary class in STP Bandung and hotel administration in STP Bali; they both combine local and international-standard curricula.

The first class consists of 10 fourth-year students who have met all the requirements including scoring 5.5 on their IELTS tests.

The students will fly to Melbourne to study and engage in an internship program in the hotel industry.

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“They have agreed on a commitment that when they return to Indonesia they will become trainers for their juniors,” said STP Bandung head Faisal Kasim.

The students will receive two certificates when they graduate; a diploma from STP Bandung or Nusa Dua Bali and an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management from Victoria University.

The program will open its intake in August. 

At the same event, Arief also officiated the English Learning Centre (ELC) in cooperation with the Indonesia-Australia Language Foundation. ELC offers IELTS preparation and testing.

IELTS is regarded as the most strategic English test as it is recognized in more than 135 countries and can be used to apply for studying, immigration and professional accreditation. Not only for students, the program is open for STP lecturers and staff members, as well as the public.

Victoria University's director of new business and Outer West Campus, Jackson Doherty, said such cooperation in international classes was a first in Asia. "This is the beginning of our partnership and we expect that to continue." (kes)

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Professionals from around the world gathered to exchange research findings and insights in tourism. They also aimed to foster connections and networks among tourism professionals and policymakers for future collaborative research and global tourism networking. 

The event focused on promoting sustainable tourism paradigms and discussed many topics, such as the following: Responsible Tourism, the Impacts of Tourism Development on Local People, the Role of Tourism Sector on SDGs, Consumer Behavior in Tourism, etc. Which were categorized into four main themes:

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Along with him, other colleagues in the industry were present such as Mr. Peter Semone, Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Dr. Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia, Assc. Prof. Hera Oktadiana, PhD, CHE Lecturer & Researcher at Trisakti Institute of Tourism, Jakarta among many others.

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Bali’s palm-fringed Kuta beach, a former fishing village, has become one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations. Last year, one in three of the country’s 13.7 million overseas tourists went to Bali.

While the influx of visitors has been a boon for the local economy, tourism is taking its toll on the local environment. Kuta beach is now drowning in a sea of plastic garbage, which is so overwhelming that earlier this year, local officials declared a “garbage emergency” across a 3.7-mile (6-km) stretch of coast. While much of the waste washes in from the sea, it’s also generated by tourists and residents. Bali’s infrastructure is just not equipped to handle so many people.

Trash disposal is only one challenge posed by overtourism, the recently coined term for too many visitors, which has become a rampant problem that’s plaguing popular destinations around the world. To help them deal with with their particular tourism challenges, George Washington University students and faculty working under the auspices of the International Institute of Tourism Studies recently went to Bali and Bandung—the capital of West Java— to conduct assessments and make recommendations for future development. The consulting project took place at the invitation of and  in collaboration with student counterparts from STP Bali and STP Bandung, local universities whose Colleges of Tourism falls under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism. 

“While tourism brings many economic benefits to the island, it’s also creating pressure on local resources and contributing to major environmental problems such as pollution, water depletion, and waste and water management issues,” explains Taylor Ruoff who was among the group of GWU student consultants.

The team of twelve, which included students from the Masters of Tourism Administration program along with one student who is earning her Masters in International Education, used the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria for Destinations as the basis for their assessment in Bali. These criteria are designed to help tourism destinations and businesses protect and maintain natural and cultural resources, maximizing social and economic benefits for host communities and the environment.

The students made a preliminary presentation of their findings and recommendations in Bali at the 2018 Forum for International Tourism & the Environment (FITE), an annual forum that draws students from Indonesia and around the world to participate in yearly competitions and international conferences on tourism and sustainability. They commended the many businesses on the island that had joined the voluntary certification program Tri Hita Karana, which requires that members uphold specific certification practices, and they also cited a couple of temples in particular that were at risk due to overcrowding.

For their work in Bandung—a large city on the island of Java that mostly draws domestic tourists for its commercial, cultural and culinary attractions—the GWU students worked with graduate students from  STP Bandung. Together, they assessed the tourism situation in the outlying villages of Jelekong and Alamendah and offered recommendations for improving community-based offerings for tourists, including homestays with local families.

The students presented their findings to community members and government officials from the two villages. “We’d learned in destination management classes about the benefits of bringing together diverse groups of tourism stakeholders with competing opinions and priorities,” explains Ruoff.  “Seeing the discussions unfold in-person was eye-opening. You have government officials looking to bring more people and revenue into the town. You also have locals, whose families have always lived in the villages and they don’t necessarily see the benefits of tourism. It’s difficult to make everyone happy. We tried our best to reflect the interests of all stakeholders in our presentation and final report.”

To discuss solutions to various challenges that Indonesia’s tourism industry  faces, Anang Sutono, Senior Advisor to the country’s Ministry of Tourism, will be speaking at the World Tourism Day Forum Overtourism: Seeking Solutions . The event, a joint initiative of GW’s International Institute of Tourism Studies and the Center for Responsible Travel, will take place in the Jack Morton auditorium on September 27th. Click here to learn more .

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The island of Bali is home to a rich and unique system of agriculture, based around traditional water management systems developed over the last 1200 years. However, growing pressure from the expansion of the tourist trade as well as the effects of climate change are putting these systems at risk. Farmers are fighting to preserve their livelihoods and maintain a base for local food sovereignty in Bali, but significant changes to policy and practice are needed to protect their rights to land, water, and seed.

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This research brief is the outcome of original fieldwork conducted between September 2015 and June 2016 across three different locations in Bali, Indonesia. The brief synthesises some of the key research findings with the aim of providing a deeper look into the impact of tourism on agricultural systems, food security, food sovereignty and rural development in Bali. It finds that the massive investment in the tourist industry – which is championed by Balinese policymakers as a driver of economic development and prosperity – has often come at the expense of agricultural livelihoods.

In particular, research interviews with farmers and agricultural communities revealed concerns related to the impact of tourism on:

• Local land tenure systems and traditional farming practices.
• Management of water resources and adaptation to climate change.
• Protection of native seed varieties and cultural heritage.

The brief ends with a series of recommendations addressed to the relevant provincial and national authorities to address some of the issues raised. It argues for a fundamental reorientation away from the whole- sale promotion of the tourist industry towards a more balanced approach which offers support and prospects for Bali’s farming communities. In this sense, the research brief is of interest to all those who are grappling with the consequences of uneven and contested development, ethical tourism, and the tension between welcoming foreign visitors and protecting indigenous culture, practices, and environments.

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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Tourism, Gastronomy, and Tourist Destination (TGDIC 2023)

Exploring the Transition from International to Domestic Tourism in Bali: A Sustainable Post-Pandemic Strategy

This study examines sustainable tourism in Bali and the policies needed to reduce environmental, socio-cultural, and economic repercussions. It analyzes Bali’s tourist sites to inform sustainability strategies. The multi-stakeholder study considers tourists, local residents, industry, and government. The study examines Bali’s tourism sector’s issues and potential using sustainable tourism, collaborative governance, and societal and behavioral transformation. It suggests sustainable tourism methods for Jembrana and Buleleng Regencies. Popular attractions have environmental and socio-cultural impacts, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable methods. It recommends regional waste management, responsible tourist rules, community activities, sustainable tourism observatories, and certification programs. The report recommends education and diversifying tourist flows to reduce over-tourism and share tourism benefits. Bali may create a resilient tourism business that protects its resources and culture while improving local economies with multi-stakeholder participation and sustainable practices. This study improves sustainable tourism literature by providing practical solutions based on actual facts and detailed analysis.

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