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Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Abstract

The global tourism sector is undergoing a transition toward Regenerative Tourism (RT). RT emphasizes active ecosystem restoration and community empowerment, surpassing the objectives of passive sustainability. In Bali, this transition appears in the Trilogy of Serenity, Spirituality, and Sustainability. This study examines the BaliSpirit Festival (BSF) as a case study that operationalizes the local Tri Hita Karana (THK) philosophy. This philosophy integrates spiritual (Parhyangan), social (Pawongan), and environmental (Palemahan) harmony as its foundation. The study uses a descriptive-analytical qualitative methodology to evaluate BSF's practices in advancing Sustainable Spiritual Tourism (SST). Results show BSF has established a culturally grounded regenerative event model. Palemahan is implemented through rigorous closed-loop waste management and long-term restoration initiatives such as Bali ReGreen. These initiatives contribute to soil health improvement. Pawongan is reinforced through social equity and institutional legitimacy. A measurable social legacy is achieved via the Karma Outreach program, which supports multicultural health and education. THK provides a framework for authentic cultural sustainability Key Performance Indicators. This framework helps transform conventional Sustainable Event Management (SEM) into a regenerative model in which spiritual ethics (Parhyangan) underpin environmental stewardship. The BSF model serves as a pilot for Southeast Asian destinations to incorporate local values and achieve holistic sustainability. This model enhances the reputation of high-value, low-impact destinations.

Bahasa Abstract

Sektor pariwisata global sedang mengalami transisi menuju Pariwisata Regeneratif (PR). PR menekankan pemulihan ekosistem secara aktif dan pemberdayaan komunitas, melampaui tujuan keberlanjutan pasif. Di Bali, transisi ini tercermin dalam Trilogi Ketenangan, Spiritualitas, dan Keberlanjutan. Studi ini menganalisis BaliSpirit Festival (BSF) sebagai studi kasus yang mengimplementasikan filosofi lokal Tri Hita Karana. Filosofi ini mengintegrasikan harmoni spiritual (Parhyangan), sosial (Pawongan), dan lingkungan (Palemahan) sebagai landasan utamanya. Studi ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif deskriptif-analitis untuk mengevaluasi praktik BSF dalam mendorong Pariwisata Spiritual Berkelanjutan (PSB). Hasil menunjukkan BSF telah mengembangkan model acara regeneratif yang berakar pada budaya. Palemahan diimplementasikan melalui pengelolaan limbah berputar tertutup yang ketat dan inisiatif pemulihan jangka panjang seperti Bali ReGreen. Inisiatif ini berkontribusi pada perbaikan kesehatan tanah. Pawongan diperkuat melalui keadilan sosial dan legitimasi institusional. Warisan sosial yang terukur dicapai melalui program Karma Outreach, yang mendukung kesehatan dan pendidikan multikultural. Tri Hita Karana menyediakan kerangka kerja untuk Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) keberlanjutan budaya yang autentik. Kerangka kerja ini membantu mentransformasi Manajemen Acara Berkelanjutan (MAB) konvensional menjadi model regeneratif di mana etika spiritual (Parhyangan) menjadi landasan pengelolaan lingkungan. Model BSF berfungsi sebagai pilot bagi destinasi di Asia Tenggara untuk mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai lokal dan mencapai keberlanjutan holistik. Model ini meningkatkan reputasi destinasi bernilai tinggi dan berdampak rendah.

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