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Despite these efforts, Bali's future remains uncertain. The rapid resurgence of tourism post-pandemic, coupled with relentless development, risks turning the island into an overcommercialized, environmentally degraded destination. Critics compare Bali's tourist industry to a resource extraction model, where profits flow toward investors and government bodies while local communities bear the environmental and cultural costs.
Some experts emphasize that the true challenge lies in redefining Bali's tourism paradigm — shifting from quantity to quality, from mass spectacle to responsible appreciation. Promoting eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and community-based initiatives could help sustain Bali’s essence while providing economic vitality.