Bali Develops New Policy to Standardize Tourism Quality

The Bali government is developing a new policy framework to standardize tourism quality across the province, aiming to ensure high-service standards and a culture-based approach to visitor experiences. This initiative is being advanced through the Draft Regional Regulation on Quality Bali Tourism Business Management, which seeks to organize tourism businesses to maintain top-tier service as a standard for all tourists.

The move comes as tourism continues to be the primary economic driver for the region, generating more than half of the province’s gross domestic product. According to reporting from The Bali Sun, both political and business leaders are prioritizing these legal changes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.

During the week of April 11, 2026, Dewa Made Mahayadnya, the Chairman of the Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), expressed his support for the provincial government’s plan from Denpasar.

We continue to support its existence, which is why we will complete today’s draft regional regulation well, because it will indeed lead Bali to a better future.

Dewa Made Mahayadnya

Mahayadnya noted that foreign tourist visits to Bali have remained high despite global travel being impacted by geopolitical tensions. The proposed legislation is intended to create a uniform standard of quality across the island, ensuring that the experiences delivered to tourists are consistent and high-quality.

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has urged that the deliberations regarding the draft regional regulation be completed quickly. Koster described the new policies as an impactful method to ensure that tourism across the province remains dignified and rooted in Balinese culture.

Here’s something we urgently need to implement for the sustainability of Balinese tourism going forward, considering that tourism plays a significant role in Indonesia and Bali’s economy. If we neglect this, we are neglecting the future of future generations, especially their livelihoods.

Wayan Koster

Broader 2026 Tourism Strategy

The introduction of the Quality Bali Tourism Business Management regulation is part of a wider set of strategic goals for the region in 2026. The Bali Times reports that the province has set a target of 6.63 million tourists for 2026. Alongside this growth target, the government is tightening rules regarding foreign visitors.

Further efforts to professionalize the sector are being coordinated at the national level. ANTARA News reports that the Tourism Ministry is moving to bolster the governance of accommodations in Bali to improve oversight and quality control.

the local government is shifting its focus away from merely tracking arrival numbers. According to The Bali Sun, while the central government has not established a specific arrival target for 2026, local authorities are emphasizing a transition toward more sustainable and quality-focused tourism.

Visitor Guidelines and International Events

To align visitor behavior with the goal of dignified and culture-based tourism, the list of Do’s and Don’ts for tourists in Bali has been revisited for 2026 travelers. These guidelines are intended to help international visitors navigate local customs and expectations more effectively.

The province is also preparing its infrastructure and services for a massive international sports event scheduled to take place in one of Bali’s top tourism hotspots, according to The Bali Sun. This event is expected to bring a significant influx of international visitors, further highlighting the urgency of the new quality management regulations.

The combination of tightened visitor rules, improved accommodation governance, and the new regional regulation on business management represents a coordinated effort by the Bali and Indonesian governments to evolve the island’s tourism model toward one that prioritizes quality and cultural preservation over sheer volume.