The swift growth and intense competition in the tourism industry have driven Ubud to constantly innovate and devise creative forms of tourism that enhance its appeal to visitors. This article examines and assesses the contributions of women in the advancement and diversification of creative tourism in Ubud. This case studies research employs qualitative methodologies, involving the collection of data through various means, including direct observation, structured interviews, netnography, and comprehensive document analysis. The article concludes Balinese women have contributed significant effort in creating creative tourism in Ubud as can be seen in cooking class. This study also finds how Balinese women transform their role from being worker into entrepreneur in the field of creative tourism in Ubud.

This research aimed at comprehending the strategy of tourism management in rurung tourism based on Tri Hita Karana with pentahelix model for sustainable tourism. It is expected to give contribution in rurung tourism development based on sustainable tourism by implementing Tri Hita Karana through optimizing pentahelix model. This research used descriptive qualitative method with postpositivism approach. The locus of this research is in Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Bali. The data was collected through indepth-interview, observation and documents study. The informants of this research were purposively chosen who could be the representative of tourism-host community, representation of private sectors involved in the tourism activities in Rurung Tourism , local government, relevant academicians and mass media. The data was analyzed through data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. This research found that the implementation of Tri Hita Karana in sustainable tourism as guidance of tourism in Bali was issued on public regulation. The conclusion of this research is the involvement of pentahelix elements in generating rurung to be a tourist destination.

This study explores the use of the State Civil Apparatus Information System, known as Sistem Informasi Aparatur Sipil Negara (SIASN) in Bangli Regency and examines various factors that affect its implementation. Researchers use qualitative descriptive research methods with an empirical approach. Data collection is done through interviews, observations, and document studies. The findings show that the implementation of e-Government and SIASN in Bangli Regency is very successful, especially in the field of personnel services such as Needs Planning, Data Rejuvenation, Promotion, Employment Status, Agency Mutation, and Dismissal of Civil Servants. SIASN also offers excellent accessibility, transparency, effectiveness, and service efficiency. However, there is a need to increase the availability of computers to improve SIASN implementation. The success of e-government in Bangli Regency is supported by effective communication, adequate human resources and technology, commitment from implementers, and a well-organized bureaucratic system. On the other hand, inhibiting factors include limited computer availability, budget constraints, system repairs, and meeting needs. Overall, the implementation of e-Government and SIASN has had a positive impact on the quality of services provided to the State Civil Apparatus in Bangli Regency, thereby increasing accessibility, transparency, effectiveness, and efficiency of services

Minuman arak Bali, yang semula eksistensinya dipandang illegal, kini dengan terbitnya Peraturan Gubernur Nomor 1 Tahun 2020, mendapatkan legalitas hukum. Permasalahan yang muncul dibalik pemberlakuan kebijakan tersebut, adalah mengubah paradigma pengrajin dan penjual arak di Desa Besan. Sebagian besar masyarakat berpendidikan rendah, serta menekuni usahanya secara tradisional dan turun-temurun. Namun demikian, agar hasil produksinya dapat dijual ke pasaran, mereka harus menginisiasi untuk melakukan proses legalisasi dengan persyaratan yang cukup rumit. Langkah sosialisasi ini, terutama konten Peraturan Gubernur tersebut dapat diketahui sangat perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan.