The training, held in Bali on October 2, 2025, was attended by 80 business owners who had not yet obtained their Business Identification Numbers (NIB).
According to a press release received in Jakarta on Sunday, the program aims to improve destination governance that is orderly, competitive, and sustainable.
Deputy for Industry and Investment at the Tourism Ministry, Rizki Handayani Mustafa, said that many accommodation businesses in Bali still operate without proper legal permits.
Based on ministry data, around 2,612 accommodation units remain unregistered across the island. District and city governments are now verifying these units to confirm their legality.
"This situation has created unfair competition, reduced service quality for tourists, and increased legal and safety risks," Rizki stated.
She emphasized that the central government is working closely with local administrations to regulate accommodation businesses and formulate new rules for tourism-related licensing.
"All accommodations listed on Online Travel Agent (OTA) platforms will be required to have official permits. Business legality must be clear to ensure protection for all parties," she added.
Rizki further noted that business licensing is crucial to ensure entrepreneurs can operate safely, comfortably, and fairly within the tourism ecosystem.
Meanwhile, the Governor’s Expert Staff for Law, Politics, and Government of Bali, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said that obtaining a business license reflects the commitment of entrepreneurs to running responsible and sustainable operations, in line with regional tourism development goals.
"This coaching clinic is important not only to guide business owners on how to access and register through the OSS system but also to help them understand their rights and obligations once the license is granted," he explained.
In 2024, Bali recorded 6.3 million international tourist arrivals, representing about 50 percent of the total 13.9 million foreign tourist visits to Indonesia.
The growing number of visitors has driven rapid expansion in the tourism sector, including accommodation services, which are now a major focus of the government’s licensing reforms.
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