Lombok & Mandalika: A 6-Pillar Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Growth
Introduction: Lombok at a Crossroads With Bali struggling under the weight of overtourism, neighboring Lombok has emerged as Indonesia’s next major tourism hub, especially spotlighted by the high-profile MotoGP event in Mandalika. However, unchecked rapid growth risks repeating Bali’s mistakes. It’s now crucial to to steer Lombok’s development towards a balanced, long-term Lombok tourism growth […]
Overcrowding in Bali Tourism: 6-Pillar Action Plan from WTTC 2025
Introduction – Why This Matters Now Overcrowding in Bali tourism has reached a critical tipping point. In 2024, the island welcomed over 6.3 million international visitors, with daily tourist volumes regularly exceeding 60,000 when including domestic travelers. With tourism fueling ≈ 70 % of Bali’s GDP, the pressure on infrastructure, resources, and local communities is becoming unsustainable. […]
