Bali Tourism Group Revives Tourist Insurance Proposal in Denpasar

Denpasar — The October 15 discussion in Bali newly highlighted tourist insurance as a safety measure for travel, while I Gusti Agung Ayu Inda Trimafo Yudha was again chosen to lead the Bali chapter of the Indonesian Recreation Park Business Association, known as PUTRI Bali.

The discussion took place during PUTRI Bali’s regional deliberation at the Bali Tourism Office. Inda Trimafo Yudha was selected by acclamation to serve as chair for the 2026–2030 period. The association said insurance could help protect visitors and reduce the financial burden on tourism-attraction managers when accidents occur.

PUTRI Bali has not established a mandatory insurance policy. The proposal still requires discussion with government officials, legislators, insurers and tourism-attraction operators, including agreement on premiums, coverage, maximum medical payments and claims procedures.

Why it matters to visitors and tourism businesses

For foreign visitors, the proposal describes a possible protection mechanism rather than a rule already in force. A traveler entering or visiting Bali is not identified in the reports as being subject to a new insurance requirement. The practical issue is who would pay for coverage and how it would be offered if a scheme is adopted.

The concern is most relevant to destinations and activities where accidents can occur, including cycling, rafting, paragliding, horseback riding and visits to animal-based attractions. Inda also pointed to the possibility of incidents at nature destinations where visitors may encounter animals.

PUTRI Bali is considering a model involving the government and insurance companies. One option mentioned in the reports would allow insurance to be offered as an additional choice when visitors buy attraction tickets. Another would involve government support or regulation, but no final mechanism was announced.

The renewed leadership of Inda Trimafo Yudha places the insurance discussion within PUTRI Bali’s broader effort to represent tourism-attraction managers across Bali. The association also aims to expand its local chapters across the island’s regencies and cities.

Further talks with government and other stakeholders are expected to determine whether a workable protection scheme can be created without imposing disproportionate operating costs on tourism businesses. The reports do not state a timetable for a final policy.

Sources

• Tribun Bali — Indonesian news report
• NusaBali — Bali news report
• Atnews — Bali news report