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Nobbe, Tessa (2016)

Mass Tourism in Bali: Blessing or Burden? The Dichotomy between Political and Economical Interests in the Tourism Industry and the Changes in the Local Human Habitat of the Balinese Society

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

Bali has been the core tourist destination in Indonesia for decades. Besides economic growth, the tourism industry has created changes in the natural environment of the island, as well as in the local human habitat of the Balinese society. This thesis investigates how the tourism industry in Bali has flourished since the 1970, by means of analysing government policies. Moreover, it researches how processes of solid waste management, water supply, and land conversion have been affected by the strong growth and expansion of the Balinese tourism industry. Lastly, this thesis demonstrates that practices of sustainable tourism are essential for Bali to remain a popular tourism destination.

tourism industry

Bali

local human habitat

sustainability

natural environment

Author

Nobbe, Tessa

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

International Studies - South and Southeast Asia

Supervisors

Verver, Michiel

ECTS Credits

10

Language

en