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Tourism Development in Bali: Sustainability, Community Participation, and Destination Growth
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This review of existing studies on Bali's popular Balangan Beach finds that while tourism boosts the local economy, it's also straining the coastline through erosion, marine debris, and wastewater problems. Interestingly, actual pollution testing found low microplastic levels there, lower than assumed, showing tourist satisfaction can hide real environmental risks that may eventually affect water quality and seafood safety for both visitors and residents.
Travel and Tourism Development in Balangan Beach, Bali: A Narrative Review Travel and Tourism Development in Balangan Beach, Bali A Narrative Review of Tourism Growth, Environmental Sustainability, and Community Perspectives Target journals: Journal of Sustainable Tourism (Taylor & Francis) / Ocean & Coastal Management (Elsevier) Manuscript type: Narrative Review Article Author: Seli Kasela Highlights Synthesizes more than 28 multidisciplinary studies evaluating economic growth, environmental degradation, and community governance in Balangan Beach, Bali. Identifies an empirical discrepancy between island-wide pollution narratives and Balangan’s site-specific sediment microplastic baseline (0.61 ± 1.37 MPs/kg dw). Shows how subjective tourist loyalty can act as a lagging indicator that masks underlying coastal carrying-capacity risks. Proposes a multi-stakeholder governance architecture connecting customary Balinese institutions (Desa Adat, Tri Hita Karana) with formal state coastal planning. Outlines a five-point research agenda targeting seasonal visitor profiles, resident perceptions, and integrated carrying-capacity modeling. Abstract Balangan Beach, located on the Bukit Peninsula of Bali, has become an increasingly important coastal tourism destination because of its natural landscape and international reputation for surfing. Tourism has contributed to local economic development, but growing visitor numbers have raised concerns regarding environmental degradation, infrastructure capacity, and equitable community benefits. This narrative review synthesizes published literature concerning tourism development, environmental conditions, governance, and socio-economic impacts associated with Balangan Beach and comparable coastal destinations in Bali. The review finds that tourism demand remains strong and contributes positively to regional economic activity. However, evidence also indicates recurring environmental pressures, including coastal erosion, marine debris, wastewater challenges, and shoreline change. Existing studies further suggest that effective governance, community participation, and local wisdom are essential for balancing tourism growth with environmental conservation. Despite increasing scholarly attention to Bali’s tourism sector, site-specific research on Balangan Beach remains limited. Significant knowledge gaps include visitor behavior, resident perceptions, carrying-capacity assessment, and long-term environmental monitoring. Future interdisciplinary research integrating tourism, environmental science, and community development is recommended to support evidence-based coastal management.
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