Battle of The Baristas: Bali Nusra
Student Category dan Hotelier
Indonesia Tourism Marketing Week (ITMW) 2026, the second edition of MarkPlus Tourism’s flagship annual event, brings together key stakeholders across Indonesia’s tourism ecosystem to shape marketing strategies, innovation, and direction for strengthening the global competitiveness of national tourism. The event serves as a strategic forum connecting government, destination managers, industry players, academics, and marketing practitioners, with a focus on digital promotion, local community engagement, and sustainable tourism development.


From Battle of The Baristas to the Special Conference — 14 to 18 October 2026, across Denpasar, Sanur, and Badung.
Day 1
Student Category dan Hotelier
Day 2
Operational Excellence for Hospitality: Focus on Quality, Cost, Delivery & Service.

Guided by Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra, Chairman Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur.

Day 3
Marketing 7.0 for Hospitality: In the Age of AI
by Giovanni Alexander, Organization Technology Development of MCorp.

Hosted by I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara (Mayor of Denpasar), Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra (Chairman Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur), and Hermawan Kartajaya (Founder and Chair of MCorp).
Dresscode: Balinese Traditional Attire atau Batik.
Day 4
Opening Remarks
Hermawan Kartajaya, Founder & Chair of MCorp
Welcoming Speech
I Wayan Koster, Governor of Bali
Special Speech
Irman Gusman, Senator of the Republic of Indonesia, West Sumatera
Keynote Speech
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia
Launching Mentawai, Soul & Surf
Rinto Wardhana, Regent of Mentawai
Launching NTT Branding
Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, Governor of NTT
Session Pacu Jalur Tradisional
H. Mukhlisin, Plt. Bupati Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
Session Bandung
Muhammad Farhan, Mayor of Bandung
Best City Destination Award 2026
Best Regency Destination Award 2026
Coffee Break
Special Session
Christine Hutabarat, CEO of InJourney Hospitality
Special Session
I Wayan Adi Arnawa, Regent of Badung
Lunch Break
Breakout Session 1
High-Spenders vs. Mass Tourists: Rethinking the Value of Modern Traveler
Krishna Arya
General Manager Trip.com
Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra
Chairman of Sanur Development Foundation
Prof. Ir. Anak Agung Putu Agung Suryawan Wiranatha, M.Sc., Ph.D.
UNUD
Breakout Session 2
Tourism Beyond Algorithm: Human, Resilient, Impactful
Eko Sudaryono
Manajer Strategi Pemasaran PLN UID Bali
Suzy Hutomo
Co-Founder Eco Tourism Bali
Wieok Susanto
PT Natura Pesona Mandiri (Secret Garden)
Panel Session
Bali Tourism Board, PHRI, ASITA Bali, PUTRI Bali, Asosiasi Villa Bali
Closing Speech
I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, Mayor of Denpasar
Conference Conclusion
Hermawan Kartajaya, Founder & Chair of MCorp
Coffee Break & Networking
Day 5
Learn from Hermawan Kartajaya (Founder and Chair of MCorp) and Ajik Krisna (Owner of Krisna Oleh-Oleh).

Combo Events
IDR 2.000K
The complete package for the ultimate experience!
Day 2
IDR 1.500K
Learn directly from Hermawan Kartajaya.
Day 3
IDR 500K
Technology & innovation for tourism services.
Day 4
IDR 750K
The best insights & networking!
Founder and Chair of MCorp

Minister of Tourism of The Republic of Indonesia

Senator of the Republic of Indonesia, West Sumatera

Governor of Bali

Governor of East Nusa Tenggara

Mayor of Denpasar

Mayor of Bandung

Mayor of Blitar

Regent of Badung

Regent of Mentawai Islands

CEO of InJourney Hospitality
Chairman Bali Tourism Board

Chairman Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur

Organization Technology Development of MCorp

Founder & Chairman Ekosistem Hotels and Villas

Owner Krisna Oleh-Oleh

Chairman of ASITA Bali

Chairman of PHRI Bali

Chairman of Bali Villa Association

Co-Founder Eco Tourism Bali
UNUD
Ketua DPD Putri Bali
General Manager of Trip.com

Manajer Strategi Pemasaran PLN UID Bali

Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi

Plt. Bupati Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
PT Natura Pesona Mandiri - (Secret Garden)





