Bali chosen for UN environmental project
DENPASAR – The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has selected Bali for a pilot project to develop environmentally friendly tourism. 


Geoffrey Lipman, the UNWTO assistant secretary general, said Bali had been chosen because of its local wisdom regarding the balance between mankind, nature and spirituality. 


“That wisdom is alive and well and is still deeply held to this day,†Lipman said during a presentation at the office of the Bali governor.
The question now, he said, was how to apply this wisdom to meet actual challenges such as climate change that could damage the environment. 


Although the natural environment in Bali was relatively well preserved thanks to the intimate relationship between its people and nature, it was still at risk, especially without proper planning, he said. 


Lipman said his agency would work to assist Bali in meeting these challenges. 


Initially, UNWTO will analyse Bali’s problems and needs, including such issues as alternative energy sources and natural conservation. 

Bali governor, Made Mangku Pastika, said UNWTO’s nomination challenged all Balinese to reconsider nature and its preservation.
Source: Jakarta Globe
Ian Jarrett
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
Qatar Airways offers reduced timetable to over 60 destinations
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Hands In, UATP join forces for airline multi-card payments
Overseas travelers to the United States declined by 2.5% in 2025