Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, volume 605
2nd International Conference on Business Law and Local Wisdom in Tourism (ICBLT 2021)
The Impact of Mass Tourism Concept on Tourism
Development in Bali
Ida Ayu Putu Widiati1,* Luh Putu Suryani2, Indah Permatasari3
1,2,3
Faculty of Law Universitas Warmadewa Denpasar-Bali
*
Corresponding author. Email:
[email protected]ABSTRACT
Tourism is growing industries in Bali. In fact, many people are, especially in Bali, really depend on the industry. The
administration of tourism must, of course, be based on the concept of sustainable tourism development. Unfortunately,
in reality, tourism development models based on mass tourism development are still encountered. This study examines
the implementation of the mass tourism and the impact to the development of tourism in Bali. It is a normative legal
that makes use of primary and secondary legal materials. All legal materials were processed and analyzed. The results
show that mass tourism focuses on many tourists to be brought to an area without regard to sustainability aspects. The
impact of applying the concept of mass tourism in the development of tourism in Bali is that its application in its
development can have negative and positive impacts that affect the environment, economy, and socio-culture.
Keywords: Impact; Mass Tourism; Sustainable Tourism.
1. INTRODUCTION analyzed the empirical condition which derived from
mass tourism implementation practically.
Indonesia is a tourist destination that offers
uniqueness and natural beauty and has a tourist attraction, The tourism industry ought to be developed without
especially from the cultural aspect attracting tourists to compromising the environment. However, in practice, it
visit and tour. Bali is one of the exciting tourist is undeniable that mass tourism often appears and
destinations to visit. According to Badan Pusat Statistik becomes one of the solutions in developing tourism to
Provinsi Bali, the total number of foreign tourist visits to gain big profits at the expense of the environment. This
Bali in 2018 reached 15,806,191; in 2019, it increased to study examines two issues: the application of mass
16,106,954; and in 2021, it decreased to 4,022,505. The tourism and the implementation of the mass tourism in
decline was due to the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic. the tourism development in Bali. The things described
Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist visits to Bali encouraged the author to investigate research entitled
in 2018 reached 9,757,991; in 2019, it reached “An Analysis of the Impact of the Application of Mass
10,545,039; and in 2020, it decreased to 4,596,157. Tourism Concept in Tourism Development in Bali.”
pandemic has had a significant impact and dealt a
tremendous blow to the development of the tourism 2. METHOD
industry, especially in Bali, where people are very
dependent on the tourism industry. This study is a normative legal study that makes use
of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials.
The development can also negatively impact various Both of these materials were processed then analyzed to
aspects of people’s lives. This negative impact arises for know the mass tourism and its impact on the tourism
several reasons. One of the reasons referred to is the development in Bali.
application of the concept of tourism development which
is not based on sustainable tourism but the concept of 3. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
mass tourism. One of the characteristics of mass tourism
is that as many tourists as possible are brought to an area. 3.1 The Concept of Mass Tourism
Then all-natural and cultural resources are
commercialized on a large scale, regardless of their The tourism industry is one of the growing industries
sustainability [1]. This research is not only discussed in Bali. Balinese people are very dependent on the
about the concept of mass tourism but also discussed and industry. The development of the industry is also
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inseparable from the existence of tourism areas and community-based and sustainable tourism development.
tourist attractions, both natural and cultural tourism that It is, of course, not in line with the concept of mass
attracts the attention of tourists to visit the area. The tourism development. Even in the provisions of Article
existence of a tourist attraction undeniably is one of the 47 letter e, it has been emphasized that the development
elements that attract the interest of tourists to visit Bali. of the regional tourism industry includes the development
This is very influential on the development of the tourism of environmental responsibility. Furthermore, the
industry, especially in Bali. Tourism developing in the development of responsibility for the environment is
world can generally be described as two big boxes: the regulated in the provisions of Article 61. For that matter,
first big-box represents mass tourism, and the second big- it has been determined that the policy direction for the
box represents what has been proliferating in recent development of responsibility toward the environment,
years, that is, alternative tourism [2]. The existence of as referred to in Article 47 letter e, is realized in the
tourism development, of course, has different development of tourism business management which
characteristics and impacts from one another. refers to the principles of sustainable tourism
development, tourism code of conduct and green
Mass tourism has been developing so far as
economy.
characteristics, such as tourists bringing as many as
possible to an area. Then most of the existing natural 3.2 The Impact of the Application of Mass Tourism
resources (water, land, views, and spaces) and culture are Concept on Tourism Development in Bali
mainly commercialized regardless of the sustainability
The emergence of mass tourism in tourism
aspect [3]. Mass tourism can indeed bring one positive
development in Bali can, of course, harm the
impact by bringing in as many tourists as possible.
environment. For instance, tourism support facilities that
However, the essential aspect to take into account is the
are not by the zoning and designation are still found. The
negative impact caused it causes on the environment as
emergence of various kinds of tourism activities,
well as on natural resources and so on. The style of mass
facilities, and services involves the role of the
tourism in its development has proven to bring many
Government and Regional Government and involves the
negative impacts compared to positive impacts, both on
role of the community and entrepreneurs. Many tourism
local communities, nature and culture preservation, and
facilities have been established in areas that are not by the
on the local community’s economy [5]. Based on these
designation of the place; for example, the border of the
conditions, the concept of alternative tourism that
coast and the border of the ravine is undeniable to have
emphasizes the element of sustainability is raised.
occurred. The increasing number of tourist visits and the
Through the Bali Provincial Regulation Number 10 development of the tourism industry opens up
in 2015 on Bali Province Regional Tourism Development possibilities for tourism development that leads to mass
Plan for 2015-2029, the Province of Bali itself has tourism.
prescribed regional tourism development. It is contained
The emergence of mass tourism certainly has an
in the provisions of Article 11, which states that the
impact on the environment, economy, and socio-culture.
direction of regional tourism development includes five
The effects of mass tourism could be observed both in
concerns, namely:
constructive and destructive ways. Even though it
1. Quality, community-based, and sustainable incorporates some destructive effects, it is difficult to
tourism development; deny the superiority and the existence of mass tourism for
a longer time. Then, the most important thing for nations
2. Integrated regional tourism development across
to avoid the destructive effects of mass tourism is to
sectors, regions, and actors;
undertake strict regulative measures to protect the natural
3. Regional tourism development that prioritizes the environment and historical places, and the socio-cultural
potential advantages of tourism areas, Special identity of people [7]. Mass tourism development not
Tourist Attraction Areas (KDTWK), and Tourist only influences the local environment, economy, and
Attractions (DTW) with development priorities by business governance but, more importantly, the people,
the theme of regional development; culture, heritage, and traditions [8].
4. Development of local wisdom-based tourist Mass tourism has many drawbacks, but it can indeed
attractions, which is based on the potential for generate high income and cannot be completely put aside
cultural, natural, and artificial attractions; and [9]. Preserving nature, the environment, and resources is
one of the goals of tourism. However, in reality, mass
5. Regional tourism development is oriented
tourism can harm the environment. As a result,
towards equitable distribution of economic
sustainable tourism is one solution to overcome this.
growth, increasing employment opportunities,
Sustainable tourism has begun to develop in the late
reducing poverty, and preserving culture and the
1980s and early 1990s [10]. Sustainable tourism
environment. development is significant to implement because,
Established on the provisions of Article 11 letter a, according to the sustainable development paradigm, it is
described above, it can be recognized that regional based on the journey of realizing development that is
tourism development is more directed towards quality, increasingly uncontrolled in a country [11]. The
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