Tourism Destination and Area
Bali is recognized worldwide as main tourism destination for both foreign and domestic tourist. Ironically, the name of Bali sometimes more noticeable than Indonesia. This is created as most of foreign tourist who come to Bali goes directly without stepping their feet to other places.
Tourism development in Bali started from 1975-1979. Nevertheless, rapid growth have begun in 1985-1990as the increasing of investment on tourism destination and accommodation in Bali, particularly since the government of Indonesia established Bali Tourism Development Corporation program in 90-ies.
Bali has very attractive tourism objects, which are natural beauty scenery (beach and mountain) and culture. Combination of both natural geographic and unique culture supported by the native hospitality makes Bali very attractive as tourism destination.
Natural tourism object in Bali is dominated by beach tourism. Most of the beach has white sand. White sandy beach is the most attractive object for tourist, such as Nusa Dua, Kuta and Benoa. Besides enjoying white sandy beach, some beach can be used for water sport such as diving and surfing or only to see sun rise and sun set. Another natural tourism object is mountain in Batur and Bedugul, whilst cultural tourism object such as praying house for Hindu called Pura, Istana Tampak Siring and handy-craft village.
There are now many tourism objects in Bali, but with various growths in different places. One of the indications to note the growth on an area is the number of accommodation facilities, especially star hotels. Most of tourism area which has rapid growth is beach tourism area.
