Bali is on the brink of a wellness revolution. With the new Bali International Hospital and Sanur’s transformation into a medical and wellness hub, the island is set to offer a unique blend of traditional Eastern practices and cutting-edge Western expertise.
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Transforming Bali Wellness Tourism 2025
Bali is also preparing for its governorship elections. This regional election on November 27th will see the province choose a new governor, deputy governor, and new regents.
NEWA: A Sustainable Tourism Model
Candidates for Badung Regency, Wayan Adi Arnica and I Bagus Alit Sucipta, have been talking to constituents about developing a new tourism model called NEWA, which focuses on Nature, Eco-Tourism, Wellness Tourism, and Adventure.
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They feel that this new model will help promote high-quality, high-value, and sustainable tourism and help spread tourism more evenly throughout the regency.
Arnawa told voters, “North Badung has great potential to be developed into a NEWA-based tourist destination. Meanwhile, in South Badung, there is already a unique tourism ‘euphoria’; North Badung also has opportunities that are no less interesting.”
North Badung’s Subak Potential
One cultural highlight that could be promoted as part of a new NEWA-based tourism model in North Badung is the promotion of the subak.
Sucipta explained, “Subak has extraordinary potential as a tourist attraction, which will also strengthen Bali’s cultural identity.”
The ancient Subak system, an intricate irrigation network rooted in the island’s Tri Hita Karana philosophy and majestic water temples.
This offers tourists a unique window into Bali’s rich landscape, while also showcasing a powerful model for sustainable eco-tourism – an opportunity waiting to be fully tapped.
Empowering the Creative Heart of Bali
Arnica and Sucipta’s vision extends beyond the realm of tourism, with a heartfelt commitment to nurturing the local artistic community. By supporting Balinese artists and artisans, they aim to not only preserve the island’s vibrant cultural identity but also to share it with the world, ensuring that the beauty of Bali’s culture is both celebrated and sustained for generations to come.
Arnawa explained, “We are committed to paying attention to artists in Badung as part of an effort to maintain the sustainability of culture-based tourism.”
Badung Regency is Bali’s most popular tourism region. The regency is home to destinations such as Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran.
Sanur: The New Wellness Tourism Destination
Wellness and eco-tourism are hot topics not only in Badung Regency. In Denpasar City and its beach resort of Sanur, wellness is the main conversation point.
Sanur, the brand name for the new Sanur Special Economic Zone (Sanur KEK), will be promoted as a destination for medical tourism, wellness tourism, and holistic health.
Sanur is keen to promote the destination to Australian tourists. With over 700,000 Australians visiting Bali every year, leaders want to see The Sanur as a destination that can help strengthen the special relationship between Bali and Australia.
To help get the word out about The Sanur, a promotional team attended the Indonesia Beach Festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney on 27th October. The initiative was met with a resoundingly positive response both as a medical tourism facility and a wellness destination.
Speaking to reporters, Fikri Mohammad Hakim, Sales and Marketing Group Head of The Sanur, explained “Visitors are very enthusiastic about the integrated medical & tourism services offered by The Sanur in Indonesia through The Beach activity.”
“This is an important step to expand The Sanur’s reach to the international market and show that Indonesia is ready to compete in the global health industry.”
As a medical tourism destination The Sanur will feature the world-class Bali International Hospital, in addition to clinics run in partnership with medical teams from nine countries.
The resort will also be home to a selection of five-star hotels that will offer integrative services with the medical and wellness providers.
This article was originally published on The Bali Sun
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