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All storiesField visits9 March 2026

Learning from Penglipuran: a tourism village run by its residents

A field visit to a tourism village that shares tourism income collectively and preserves its traditional architecture.

Bangli, Bali

Penglipuran manages entry tickets, parking, and homestays through a village institution, then distributes the income to environmental upkeep and customary activities.

The Special Envoy noted this governance model as a reference for the national tourism village programme, particularly on income transparency and youth involvement.