DENPASAR, Bali — Governor of Bali, Dr. Wayan Koster, reaffirmed Bali’s commitment to strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE), while ensuring that tourism growth remains sustainable, culturally rooted, and beneficial to local communities.
The Governor delivered these remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Bali Convention and Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) Board for the 2026–2031 term, held at the Bali Beach Convention Center, Sanur, on 5 June 2026.
Distinguished Guests & Stakeholders Present:
The milestone event brought together more than 200 invited guests representing hotels, convention centres, DMCs, transportation providers, professional meeting planners, NGOs, and community leaders, alongside key figures:
- ✔ Ni Luh Puspa (Vice Minister of Tourism RI)
- ✔ Prof. Dr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Chairman of PHRI Bali)
- ✔ Prof. Ir. I Ketut Sudarsana, S.T., Ph.D. (Rector of Udayana University)
- ✔ Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes. (Director of Bali Tourism Polytechnic)
- ✔ Dr. I Ketut Sutama, M.A. (Deputy Director of Bali State Polytechnic)
Addressing the gathering, Governor Koster emphasised that Bali’s future competitiveness as a global business events destination will depend not only on infrastructure and facilities, but also on its ability to preserve cultural authenticity, strengthen sustainability practices, and ensure that the benefits of tourism and business events are shared broadly across local communities.
According to the Governor, Bali’s competitive advantage extends far beyond its natural beauty. The island’s living culture, strong traditions, local wisdom, and distinctive identity continue to differentiate Bali from other destinations competing in the international business events market.
“What makes Bali unique is not only its scenery or hospitality infrastructure, but the cultural values and authenticity that create meaningful experiences for visitors and delegates.”
Governor Koster highlighted Bali’s significant contribution to Indonesia’s tourism economy, noting that the island continues to attract millions of international visitors annually and remains one of Asia’s most recognised tourism destinations. For international event organisers, the Governor’s message was clear: Bali is committed to creating a destination environment that supports successful, high-quality events while continuously enhancing the visitor experience.
Strategic Infrastructure Framework
To complement Bali's world-class service standards, the Provincial Government is actively advancing a series of strategic projects designed to enhance accessibility, mobility, and connectivity island-wide:
- Major road network improvements and optimization to alleviate major thoroughfares.
- Integrated public and tourist transportation systems linking key hubs.
- Development of targeted tourism and logistics ports.
- Expanded maritime transport services aimed at reducing mainland congestion and improving travel efficiency.
As Bali continues to invest in infrastructure, destination quality, sustainability, and professional excellence, the island is strengthening its readiness to host international congresses, corporate meetings, incentive programmes, exhibitions, and global forums.
For the international business events community, Governor Koster’s message reflects a clear commitment: Bali is not only preserving the qualities that have made it one of the world’s most admired destinations, but is actively preparing for the future as a leading global hub for business events.
(BaliCEB Media Team)