Bali Becomes the Second Most Popular Tourist Destination in the World

There is good news from the tourism industry in Indonesia. Bali again received a world-class award. Bali rose two places, from fourth in 2022 to second in 2023, beating London in third and Paris in fifth.

Of course, we all know that Bali is one of the mainstay tourist destinations in Indonesia. In fact, this area is not only a mainstay for domestic tourists but also for foreign tourists. So, it has become commonplace to see foreigners in Bali.

The tourist attractions in Bali seem endless. Not only in terms of natural attractions such as beaches, but the attractiveness of cultural arts, local wisdom, and tourist destinations that have been wrapped in a modern way are also things that make people interested in coming to Bali. As time has progressed, the development of tourism in this area has also continued to progress, and tourism managers have also made various innovations that have contributed to increasing the attractiveness of this place.

In the end, it also paid off. In fact, good news is welcome in 2023. Which is why Bali became the world's favorite tourist destination in the Travelers' Choice Award for destinations from TripAdvisor, one of the most famous travel agency sites in the world.

Travelers' Choice Best of the Best is the highest award from Tripadvisor. The awards consider the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings and rank the best accommodations, destinations, beaches, attractions, restaurants, airlines, and experiences in specific categories and geographic areas, as rated and reviewed by travelers. To be eligible for the award, a property, business, destination, or location of interest must have been listed on Tripadvisor for at least 12 months.

They must also receive a threshold number of reviews within the award evaluation period and maintain or exceed a minimum rating on Tripadvisor. For certain sub-award categories, additional eligibility criteria may apply, such as the type of guest experience or amenities the venue has. Tripadvisor helps serve a large and diverse community of travelers from around the world. As such, Tripadvisor reserves the right to determine the eligibility of a property, business, or location of interest for an award based on additional factors that reflect Tripadvisor's corporate policies and values.

Beating tourist destination cities in Europe

In this award, Bali is under Dubai as a destination city for tourists around the world. This figure rose two ranks from the previous year, when Bali was in fourth place in the same award.

In fact, Bali's position in 2023 beats cities in Europe that are already popular as world-class tourist destinations, such as London, Rome, and Paris. Which three cities each rank three, four, and five, respectively.