https://balitourismjournal.org/ojs/index.php/btj <p class="" data-start="93" data-end="285"><strong>Bali Tourism Journal </strong>is an innovative travel publication that uniquely blends the accessible style of newspapers and magazines with the depth and rigor of an academic and scientific journal.</p> <p class="" data-start="287" data-end="571">Our content is thoughtfully crafted by a diverse team of contributors, including reporters, journalists, academics, postgraduate students, and lecturers. Each article undergoes a thorough review and editing process by professional editors with expertise in the relevant subject areas.</p> <p class="" data-start="573" data-end="872">We are committed to authenticity. All stories are original, and all photographs are taken directly by our professional photographers and correspondents. This is not a promotional platform—it is a scientifically grounded, educational journal-magazine dedicated to presenting the true essence of Bali.</p> en-US amertha_manuaba@gmail.com (Amertha Manuaba) ngurah.t.pramana@gmail.com (Ida Bagus Ngurah Tri Pramana) Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://balitourismjournal.org/ojs/index.php/btj/article/view/120 <p><strong>Introduction</strong>: Bali, renowned for its cultural heritage and natural beauty, faces significant challenges due to rapid tourism-driven property development. This study examines the paradox of hospitality, where economic growth conflicts with cultural and environmental preservation, employing theories of mediated environmental communication and cultural commodification.</p> <p><strong>Problems</strong>: Key issues include land conversion threatening food security, gentrification displacing local communities, and foreign land ownership via mixed marriages. Policy gaps, such as inconsistent enforcement of tourist levies and opaque fund management, exacerbate socio-economic disparities and cultural erosion.</p> <p><strong>Discussion</strong>: Findings reveal tensions between tourism's economic benefits (job creation, revenue) and its disruptive effects (cultural dilution, environmental degradation). Stakeholders highlight the need for transparent levy allocation, inclusive urban planning, and community-based tourism models to mitigate commodification and marginalization.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: A holistic approach integrating environmental communication, cultural preservation, and equitable policy enforcement is critical. Recommendations include stricter land ownership laws, participatory decision-making, and leveraging digital media to engage younger generations in sustainable tourism discourse.</p> Hilarius Bambang Winarko, Mila Copyright (c) 2025 Bali Tourism Journal https://balitourismjournal.org/ojs/index.php/btj/article/view/120 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700