Bali to Adopt African Conservation Tourism Models
The 2024 Africa-Indonesia Forum concluded in Bali, where officials and experts shared innovative ideas across sectors like tourism, agriculture, industry, and trade. Bali’s tourism industry focused on adopting conservation tourism models from African countries. Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, highlighted the significance of these practices. He explained how African nations have transformed cultural heritage into tourist attractions while promoting conservation. He cited examples like Algeria, which has more Roman ruins than Italy, and Tanzania, where 30% of the economy is fueled by wildlife tourism. During the forum, Zanzibar, a Tanzanian island, was often compared to Bali. Although some mistakenly referred to Zanzibar as a country, it shares many similarities with Bali. Both destinations face the challenge of managing tourism growth while preserving their cultural and natural environments. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s Minister for Maritime A...