Editing Bali (section)

=== Tourism ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders floatright"
|+ Number of tourists by nationality
|-
!scope=col|No.
!scope=col|Country
!scope=col|Tourists
|-
|align=center|1
|align=left|{{flagcountry|Australia}}
|align=center|1,225,425
|-
|align=center|2
|align=left|{{flagcountry|China}}
|align=center|1,185,764
|-
|align=center|3
|align=left|{{flagcountry|India}}
|align=center|371,850
|-
|align=center|4
|align=left|{{flagcountry|United Kingdom}}
|align=center|283,539
|-
|align=center|5
|align=left|{{flagcountry|United States}}
|align=center|273,317
|-
|align=center|6
|align=left|{{flagcountry|Japan}}
|align=center|257,897
|-
|align=center|7
|align=left|{{flagcountry|South Korea}}
|align=center|213,324
|-
|align=center|8
|align=left|{{flagcountry|France}}
|align=center|206,814
|-
|align=center|9
|align=left|{{flagcountry|Germany}}
|align=center|194,773
|-
|align=center|10
|align=left|{{flagcountry|Malaysia}}
|align=center|184,477
|-
| colspan="3" style="border-bottom: none; border-left: none; border-right: none; font-size:80%; text-align:center"|''As of 2019''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.disparda.baliprov.go.id/en/statistics2|title=Bali Statistics|publisher=Bali Government Tourism Office|date=20 February 2020|access-date=25 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907082728/http://www.disparda.baliprov.go.id/en/Statistics2|archive-date=7 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|}

[[File:Kuta Beach (6924448550).jpg|thumb|[[Kuta Beach]] is a popular tourist spot.]]
[[File:Nyepifest auf Bali.jpg|thumb|''[[Ogoh-ogoh]]'' procession on the eve of ''[[Nyepi]]'']]
In 1963 the Bali Beach Hotel in [[Sanur, Bali|Sanur]] was built by [[Sukarno]] and boosted tourism in Bali. Before the Bali Beach Hotel construction, there were only three significant tourist-class hotels on the island.<ref name="Vickers89">Adrian Vickers: Bali. A Paradise Created, Periplus 1989, p. 252, {{ISBN|0-945971-28-1}}.</ref> Construction of hotels and restaurants began to spread throughout Bali. Tourism further increased in Bali after the [[Ngurah Rai International Airport]] opened in 1970. The Buleleng regency government encouraged the tourism sector as one of the mainstays for economic progress and social welfare.

The [[tourism industry]] is primarily focused in the south, while also significant in the other parts of the island. The prominent tourist locations are the town of [[Kuta, Bali|Kuta]] (with its beach), and its outer suburbs of [[Legian]] and [[Seminyak]] (which were once independent townships), the east coast town of [[Sanur (Bali)|Sanur]] (once the only tourist hub), [[Ubud]] towards the centre of the island, to the south of the [[Ngurah Rai International Airport]], [[Jimbaran]] and the newer developments of [[Nusa Dua]] and [[Pecatu]].

The United States government lifted its travel warnings in 2008. The Australian government issued an advisory on Friday, 4 May 2012, with the overall level of this advisory lowered to 'Exercise a high degree of caution'. The Swedish government issued a new warning on Sunday, 10 June 2012, because of one tourist who died from methanol poisoning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makemyholidaytrips.com/|title=Make My Holiday Trips|date=30 June 2012|publisher=thelocal.se|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018181134/http://www.makemyholidaytrips.com/|archive-date=18 October 2019|access-date=2 November 2019}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=January 2024}} Australia last issued an advisory on Monday, 5 January 2015, due to new terrorist threats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.smartraveller.gov.au/siteassets/indonesia/index.htm |publisher=Australian Government |title=Smart Traveller |date=15 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115201907/http://www2.smartraveller.gov.au/siteassets/indonesia/index.htm |archive-date=15 January 2015 }}</ref>

An offshoot of tourism is the growing real estate industry. Bali's real estate has been rapidly developing in the main tourist areas of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Oberoi. Most recently, high-end 5-star projects are under development on the Bukit peninsula, on the island's south side. Expensive villas are being developed along the cliff sides of south Bali, with commanding panoramic ocean views. Foreign and domestic, many [[Jakarta]] individuals and companies are fairly active, and investment into other areas of the island also continues to grow. Land prices, despite the worldwide economic crisis, have remained stable.

In the last half of 2008, Indonesia's currency had dropped approximately 30% against the US dollar, providing many overseas visitors with improved value for their currencies.

Bali's tourism economy survived the terrorist bombings of 2002 and 2005, and the tourism industry has slowly recovered and surpassed its pre-terrorist bombing levels; the long-term trend has been a steady increase in visitor arrivals. In 2010, Bali received 2.57&nbsp;million foreign tourists, which surpassed the target of 2.0–2.3&nbsp;million tourists. The average occupancy of starred hotels achieved 65%, so the island still should be able to accommodate tourists for some years without any addition of new rooms/hotels,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebalitimes.com/2011/02/17/up-to-2-8m-foreign-tourists-this-year/ |title=Up to 2.8m Foreign Tourists This Year |publisher=Thebalitimes.com |date=17 February 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> although at the peak season some of them are fully booked.

Bali received the Best Island award from [[Travel and Leisure]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amarigepanache.com/2010/10/16/travel-all-we-want-for-christmas-a-spa-voucher/ |title=The Best Search Links on the Net |publisher=amarigepanache.com |date=16 October 2010 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426061733/http://amarigepanache.com/2010/10/16/travel-all-we-want-for-christmas-a-spa-voucher/ |archive-date=26 April 2012 }}</ref> Bali won because of its attractive surroundings (both mountain and coastal areas), diverse tourist attractions, excellent international and local restaurants, and the friendliness of the local people. The Balinese culture and its religion are also considered the main factor of the award. One of the most prestigious events that symbolize a strong relationship between a god and its followers is [[Kecak]] dance. According to BBC Travel released in 2011, Bali is one of the World's Best Islands, ranking second after [[Santorini]], Greece.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beatmag.com/daily/latest-news/bali-named-as-one-of-the-five-best-islands-in-the-world.html |title=Bali Named as One of the Five Best Islands in the World |work=The Beat Magazine (Jakarta) |date=1 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204030756/http://beatmag.com/daily/latest-news/bali-named-as-one-of-the-five-best-islands-in-the-world.html |archive-date=4 December 2011 }}</ref>

In 2006, [[Elizabeth Gilbert]]'s memoir ''[[Eat Pray Love (book)|Eat, Pray, Love]]'' was published, and in August 2010 it was adapted into the film ''[[Eat Pray Love]]''. It took place at Ubud and [[Padang Padang Beach|Padang-Padang Beach]] in Bali. Both the book and the film fuelled a boom in tourism in Ubud, the hill town and cultural and tourist centre that was the focus of Gilbert's quest for balance and love through traditional spirituality and healing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/LH18Ae01.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820031853/http://atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/LH18Ae01.html |url-status=unfit |archive-date=20 August 2010 |title=Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam |work=Asia Times |date=18 August 2010 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref>

In January 2016, after musician [[David Bowie]] died, it was revealed that in his [[Will and testament|will]], Bowie asked for his ashes to be scattered in Bali, conforming to [[Buddhist]] rituals. He had visited and performed in several [[Southeast Asian]] cities early in his career, including [[Bangkok]] and [[Singapore]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ashes-to-ashes-david-bowie-rests-in-bali-as-details-of-will-revealed-20160130-gmhm9y.html David Bowie rests in Bali], date:31 January 2016</ref>

Since 2011, China has displaced Japan as the second-largest supplier of tourists to Bali, while Australia still tops the list while India has also emerged as a greater supply of tourists.
Chinese tourists increased by 17% in 2011 from 2010 due to the impact of [[ASEAN–China Free Trade Area|ACFTA]] and new direct flights to Bali.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/06/china-now-2nd-largest-source-isle-tourists.html |title=China now 2nd-largest source of isle tourists|work=The Jakarta Post |date=6 January 2012}}</ref>
In January 2012, Chinese tourists increased by 222.18% compared to January 2011, while Japanese tourists declined by 23.54% year on year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/80355/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-bali-up-222 |title=Chinese tourist arrivals in Bali up 222% |work=Antara News |date=3 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304203358/http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/80355/chinese-tourist-arrivals-in-bali-up-222 |archive-date=4 March 2012 }}</ref>

Bali authorities reported the island had 2.88&nbsp;million foreign tourists and 5&nbsp;million domestic tourists in 2012, marginally surpassing the expectations of 2.8&nbsp;million foreign tourists.<ref name=balitourism>{{Cite news
| title = Bali seeks cleanup amid high arrivals
| publisher = Investvine.com
| date = 24 January 2013
| url = http://investvine.com/bali-seeks-cleanup-amid-high-arrivals/
| access-date = 24 January 2013
| archive-date = 3 October 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131003155914/http://investvine.com/bali-seeks-cleanup-amid-high-arrivals/
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>

Based on a [[Bank Indonesia]] survey in May 2013, 34.39 per cent of tourists are upper-middle class, spending between $1,286 and $5,592, and are dominated by Australia, India, France, China, Germany and the UK. Some Chinese tourists have increased their levels of spending from previous years. 30.26 per cent of tourists are middle class, spending between $662 and $1,285.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/bali-daily/2013-09-12/upper-middle-class-dominates-bali-s-foreign-tourists.html |title=Upper-middle class dominates Bali's foreign tourists |date=12 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003082025/http://www.thejakartapost.com/bali-daily/2013-09-12/upper-middle-class-dominates-bali-s-foreign-tourists.html |archive-date=3 October 2013 }}</ref> In 2017 it was expected that [[Chinese people|Chinese]] tourists would outnumber [[Australian people|Australian]] tourists.

In January 2020, 10,000 Chinese tourists cancelled trips to Bali due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/31/10000-chinese-tourists-cancel-trips-to-bali-over-coronavirus-fears-travel-group.html|title=10,000 Chinese tourists cancel trips to Bali over coronavirus fears: Travel group|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|access-date=3 February 2020}}</ref> Because of the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, Bali welcomed 1.07&nbsp;million international travelers in 2020, most of them between January and March, which is -87% compared to 2019. In the first half of 2021, they welcomed 43 international travelers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsendip.com/from-millions-to-45-international-travelers-in-bali-indonesia-tourism-covid/|title=From millions to dozens international travelers in Bali|date=17 December 2021}}</ref> The pandemic presented a major blow on Bali's tourism-dependent economy. On 3 February 2022, Bali reopened again for the first foreign tourists after 2 years of being closed due to the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tourism/bali-reopens-doors-to-first-foreign-tourist-flight-after-2-years|title=Bali reopens doors to first foreign tourist flight after 2 years|website=[[Daily Sabah]] |date=3 February 2022}}</ref>

In 2022 Indonesia's Minister of Health, Budi Sadikin, stated that the tourism industry in Bali will be complemented by the [[medical tourism|medical industry]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=Jul 9, 2022 |title=Kini, Bali Siap Kembangkan Industri Kesehatan Selain Pariwisata - Vibizmedia.com |url=https://www.vibizmedia.com/2022/07/09/kini-bali-siap-kembangkan-industri-kesehatan-selain-pariwisata/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815000009/https://www.vibizmedia.com/2022/07/09/kini-bali-siap-kembangkan-industri-kesehatan-selain-pariwisata/ |archive-date=2022-08-15 |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Vibizmedia}}</ref>

At the beginning of 2023, the governor of Bali demanded a ban on the use of motorcycles by tourists. This happened after a series of accidents. Wayan Koster proposed to cancel the violators' visas. The move sparked widespread outrage on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.delicious.com.au/travel/travel-news/article/indonesian-governor-proposes-ban-bikes-bali/uhgmoc3u|title=This potential Bali bike ban is revving up locals and tourists alike|date=2023-03-14|website=delicious.com.au}}</ref>