Bali Embraces African Conservation Tourism Strategies Post Africa-Indonesia Forum 2024
The 2024 Africa-Indonesia Forum concluded in Bali, bringing together key officials and experts. They exchanged ideas on tourism, agriculture, trade, and industry. A central focus for Bali's tourism industry was Africa's successful conservation tourism models . Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, emphasized the significance of these African initiatives. He explained how African countries turned cultural heritage into both tourist attractions and conservation projects. For example, Algeria has more Roman ruins than Italy. Meanwhile, 30% of Tanzania’s economy comes from wildlife tourism. Throughout the forum, participants often compared Zanzibar, a Tanzanian island, to Bali. Although some mistakenly called Zanzibar a country, it shares several similarities with Bali. Both face the challenge of balancing tourism growth with environmental and cultural preservation. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia's Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investme