BADUNG, BALINEWS.ID – The Indonesian Association of Travel Agents (ASITA) Bali is set to hold the 2nd ASITA Year End Gathering 2025 on Monday, December 22, 2025, at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua. The annual event serves as a strategic platform to strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration among ASITA members, government institutions, and tourism stakeholders across Bali.

The gathering is expected to be attended by a wide range of invited guests, including representatives from the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bali Provincial Government, regency and city governments throughout Bali, as well as tourism industry players. Professional associations, airlines, hotels, and strategic partners are also scheduled to take part in the event.

Chairperson of the 2nd ASITA Year End Gathering 2025 Organizing Committee, IG Ayu Kade Purnamawati, SE, explained that the event marks its second consecutive year with a primary goal of strengthening bonds among ASITA members. In addition, ASITA Bali has deliberately invited government representatives and tourism stakeholders to reinforce cross-sector synergy in supporting Bali’s tourism industry.

“On this occasion, we will also express our appreciation to partners and tourism industry players who have fully supported various ASITA programs throughout 2025. The highlight of this Year End Gathering will be the launch of the ASITA Bali Calendar of Events, which will serve as a guideline for ASITA’s programs and activities going forward,” said Ayu Kade Purnamawati, who also serves as Vice Chairperson of ASITA Bali.

She added that the event is expected to encourage closer interaction among ASITA members and provide a forum for sharing experiences, ensuring that the association remains solid, mutually supportive, and resilient. “We also hope our strategic partners will continue to support ASITA’s programs in 2026, alongside sustained backing from the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bali Provincial Government, and regency and city governments across Bali,” she noted.

ASITA Bali Regional is optimistic that the 2nd ASITA Year End Gathering 2025 will serve as a strategic platform to strengthen partnerships, open up new collaboration opportunities, and further solidify ASITA’s role in supporting a competitive and sustainable tourism sector in Bali. (*)