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In Indonesia, tourism actors in various regions have joined Signing Blue. Including in conservation areas such as Labuan Bajo, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. This area, according to Panca (Secretary, Signing Blue), has been quite concerned about environmental issues.

This is evidenced by the existence of quite good environmental management. Such as waste management, utilization of energy sources and management for services to tourists so that they are responsible for protecting the surrounding environment.

Good things like this, can be an example for more tourists in Bali. Where, Bali is one of the world's tourist destinations. "As a key to tourism in Indonesia, tourism operators in Bali are deemed to need more learning in managing environment-based tourism management," Panca added.

Mtra Signing Blue in Bali

In 2015, tourism actors in Bali began to join Signing Blue as a form of commitment to tourism practices, especially marine tourism which is responsible for environmental sustainability. At present, there are 19 Signing members

As was done by three members of Signing Blue in Bali. Namely The Haven Bali Hotel Seminyak, Griya Santrian Hotel, and SeaTrek Sailing Adventures Recreational Boat.

SeaTrek Sailing Adventures

Maria Widhyasari, SeaTrek Sales and Development said, SeaTrek has the same tourism mission as Signing Blue, which is responsible for the environment, community and culture.

From a cultural standpoint, SeaTrek introduces the culture of woven fabrics and how to make them. Including using materials from nature, natural dyes. As well as from the environmental side, SeaTrek uses sun cream and environmentally friendly soap. As well as guest education to save water. "Because even though we have a water filter machine. However, to operate the engine using a diesel engine, "he explained.

Nature protection is carried out ie not using plastic straws and not using disposable bottles. In order to reduce plastic waste in the sea the SeaTrek boat route is divided into two big groups. The east wind route starts from August to September with the aim of Bali, Komodo Island, and Sumba. Then the west wind route to Papua, Maluku, Ternate and Ambon. During the transition period in March the destination sailed to Sulawesi. SeaTrek also conducts education and environmental campaigns through websites and social media.

"Hopefully the guests will participate in protecting the environment," added Maria.

The Haven Bali Seminyak

Besides SeaTrek, another Signing Blue partner is The Haven Bali Seminyak inn. The Haven currently holds Star Fish 3. As tourism practitioners are also required to care about the marine environment. By making announcements about what may and may not be done by guests in Bali. So that guests do not become arbitrary towards the ecosystem, especially those in the ocean, for example maintaining coral reefs.

Tri Christy Novia Tambunan, Assistant PR Manager of The Haven Bali Seminyak said, that her party saw Signing Blue is a program that can direct more responsible tourism actors. So that starting in March 2017, The Haven officially becomes part of this program.

Although they have made many efforts to protect marine tourism, The Haven Bali Seminyak wants to improve Star Fish, because for them it is a challenge to educate those closest to them, such as guests and employees' families. "So that protecting the environment is not just the perpetrators of tourism, but everyone who wants to care," said Riri, her nickname.

In addition, The Haven Bali Seminyak also invites the cooperation of Seminyak customary communities to manage waste and comply with government regulations in accordance with responsible wastewater management through the Denpasar Sewerage Development Project (DSDP) program in an effort to maintain soil and water quality.

"For water savings, we also appeal to guests to save bed linen changes so they are not replaced every day," he added. In every faucet, there is also an appeal to save water and save electricity. Even small things are shared with guests because they have a big impact on the earth.

Riri said, The Haven Bali has also collaborated with B3 waste services with its partners in Surabaya, namely Prasadha Pamunah Waste Industry (PPLi). This is a matter of pride because The Haven Bali is the only hotel that participates in the management of B3 waste.

"The Haven Bali Seminyak has also been granted a temporary storage permit for B3 waste from the Integrated Licensing Services Agency, Badung Regency Government," he continued.

Meanwhile, in terms of social culture, traditional clothing, traditional dances, and various cultural attractions become a means of introducing Balinese culture to tourists.