What the deputy minister said
Deputy tourism minister Ni Luh Puspa spoke in Sanur on June 5, 2026, at the inauguration of the Bali Convention and Exhibition Bureau leadership for 2026 to 2031, RRI reported.
She named natural beauty, culture and local hospitality as Bali's main strengths for MICE, the business of meetings, incentive trips, conventions and exhibitions.
The Bali Convention and Exhibition Bureau brings together players in this market such as hotels, venues and organisers. Its new leadership will serve until 2031.
Where Bali stands
According to ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, Bali ranks 38th in the world for international association meetings. The island hosted 54 such meetings in 2024, almost double the 34 held previously.
The deputy minister said MICE brings higher hotel occupancy, demand for transport, sales for small businesses and growth in services.
Open issues
Ni Luh Puspa acknowledged that Bali must tackle several problems to reach that goal. She listed infrastructure, environmental protection and waste management.
No specific programmes, deadlines or budgets were announced. This is a stated ambition, not an approved plan.
The rise from 34 to 54 meetings shows there is demand for business events. Yet 38th place means the island faces plenty of competition. Conferences can take place outside peak months, which is why the industry sees them as a way to smooth out seasonality.
It remains unclear what steps the provincial and central governments will take on the problems she named.