Voyage Vistas

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

Indonesia's Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies visited Bali this week to discuss the future of tourism on the island. One of the key topics addressed was the proposed development of a beach club in Sanur’s newly established Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Medical Tourism and Wellness. Sanur, a long-established tourist destination in Bali, has seen significant investment over the past five years, transforming it into the Sanur SEZ. This transformation includes the ongoing construction of the Bali International Hospital, set to open in late 2024, the extensive renovation of the iconic hotel now named The Meru, and the development of a new shopping mall and entertainment complex. Recently, there has been speculation about the possible establishment of a large beach club in central Sanur. Known for its calm and relaxed atmosphere, Sanur stands apart from the busier areas like Seminyak and Canggu. While Sanur offers late-night dining and bars, it lacks the large beach clu