Inda Trimafo Yudha Elected Chair of PUTRI Bali Tourism Attraction Association for 2026-2030

At a regional conference (Musda) held at the Bali Tourism Office in Denpasar on October 15, 2026, Inda Trimafo Yudha was elected by acclamation as chairman of the Bali chapter of Indonesia's Tourism Recreation Park Business Association (PUTRI) for the 2026-2030 term.

The association has already installed chapter leadership in Badung, Tabanan, and Karangasem regencies, with plans to expand organization to six remaining regencies/cities. Bali is estimated to have 300-400 tourist attraction destinations, and the association plans to coordinate with local tourism offices to conduct grassroots-level data collection.

Among the key issues raised is the cost of tourist insurance, particularly for destinations offering activities with accident risks. PUTRI Bali plans to discuss protection schemes with government and policymakers that balance tourist safety with the financial capacity of destination operators. Traffic congestion and connectivity between destinations were also flagged as factors affecting the travel comfort of tourists.

PUTRI national chairman Hans Manansang, in his remarks, noted that the tourism industry is vulnerable to national and international disruptions including war, fuel price hikes, natural disasters, forest fires, and inflation. He explained that operators are typically locked into annual pricing contracts, making it difficult to adjust prices quickly when costs rise. He urged members to maintain service quality despite cost pressures and encouraged collaborative procurement among members to reduce operating expenses.