LACULTOUR: Journal of Language and Cultural Tourism
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): LACULTOUR: Journal of Language and Cultural Tourism

BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers) as an Educational Tourism Program in Bali: Opportunities and Challanges

Suprastayasa, I Gusti Ngurah Agung (Unknown)
Ariasri, Nyoman Reni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 May 2023

Abstract

One form of tourism that has grown significantly around the world is educational tourism. The potential of Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) as an educational tourism destination offering educational experiences is discussed in this study. The study's methodology is a qualitative one because the issues under investigation concern actors in the tourism and education industries' attitudes and perspectives on BIPA as one of Bali's main interests for international tourists. Data were collected by interviewing a number of key informants including the BIPA program director of the Balai Bahasa Bali, BIPA teachers, a faculty member who is also involved in an international program at Udayana University, a number of individuals involved in the tourism industry, including the current and previous president of the Indonesian Tour Guide Association, tourism observers, and academics. The study's findings indicate that BIPA has the potential to become one of Bali's top draws for visitors looking to learn the Balinese and Indonesian languages.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lacultour

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

LACULTOUR: Journal of Language and Cultural Tourism is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Research and Community Service in collaboration with the Language Center of Bali Tourism Polytechnic. This journal is dedicated to the dissemination of research on the exploration and ...