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Bali’s leaders have been calling on the tourism industry for the past year to promote the island as a destination for high-spending, long-stay tourists.
Bali is known as a destination to explore on a budget or at no cost, but what are the average tourist spending habits today?
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno attended the 2023 Archipelago and Island Countries Forum Summit in Bali this week.
World leaders have been debating everything from ocean protection to carbon sequestration to the future of sustainable tourism.
Minister Uno said that the average amount spent by foreign tourists on Bali is $1,500 per person, per stay.
Minister Uno used this opportunity to highlight how meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) events are an influential way to increase tourist interest in destinations like Bali. I have outlined.
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“With an estimated 1,000 participants from over 50 countries, the impact can be very significant for this MICE event,” he explained.
He added: “This shows the high quality of MICE tourist spending and could have a significant impact on the local economy.”
But what does this mean for tourists planning a trip to Bali? The average spend on a holiday can reach a total of US$1,500, but ministers have If you want to promote bigger events to attract, how can you ensure interest continues to grow?
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Tourists planning a visit to Bali can expect more specialized events and festivals to appear on the calendar.
From cultural conferences to large-scale music events and specialty festivals such as the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. Leaders want to diversify the reasons why tourists want to visit Bali.
Moto GP will be held this weekend on Bali’s neighboring island, Lombok. The event drew thousands of tourists to the island to watch the event live.
During their visit, spectators will also have the chance to explore Lombok and the Gili Islands, with many taking boats to Bali to make the most of their time in Indonesia.
Bali hosts major music events every week with world-class artists, especially at the island’s most famous beach clubs.
The next big event season will be in December, with live performances from artists such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Fatboy Slim and Rufus du Sol.
These headline artists are noted by many party lovers as one of the top reasons to head to Bali this holiday season.
Leaders are working to increase the number of events and attractions for tourists on Bali, but some of those who visit the island regularly are concerned about the rising costs of food, lodging and travel experiences. Some people have expressed concern.
Bali enthusiasts are debating on social media whether times are simply changing or whether the cost of traveling to Bali has soared beyond manageable limits.
An Australian tourist contacted Bali Bogans, a tourist advice page for Bali. She asked, “Is Bali becoming more expensive?”
She explained: “60 dollars [AUD] Steak, $4 coffee, $30 taxi ride within 4km of the airport, water park costs $300 for a family. ”
A tourist in Bali asked, “It’s more expensive than anywhere else in Asia. What do you think?”Have they become greedy or [are we] Are you willing to jack up prices? ”
While some may argue that Bali is still a destination for every budget, there’s no doubt that the cost of everything everywhere has gone up. What we know definitively is that the cost of traveling to Bali is about to rise for everyone, regardless of their spending tolerance.
On February 14, 2024, Bali will officially introduce a new tourism tax. This fee applies to all travelers entering Bali, including children, and the fee is set at Rp 150,000.
Officials explained that the tourism tax is a means to help preserve and promote Balinese culture and environmental protection.
