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Zagreb's Christmas market, known as Zagreb Advent, has become a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Croatia's efforts to promote year-round tourism, with the city aiming to compete with Europe's top markets by offering diverse, themed venues and attracting visitors from across Europe, contributing significantly to the local economy and tourism growth.
Lombok, Indonesia's laidback surfer's paradise, is undergoing rapid development to emulate Bali's success as a tourist destination, leading to economic opportunities but also social and environmental concerns, including evictions and cultural changes.
Indonesia's Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, is urging Bali to address the risks of overtourism by focusing on developing quality and sustainable tourism. Bali, the flagship tourism destination in Indonesia, has experienced the negative impacts of tourism on its natural resources, infrastructure, and communities. The government recognizes the need to protect local communities, the environment, and tourists' experiences by implementing measures to combat overtourism. This includes attracting high-end tourists who are willing to pay more for sustainable tourism and stay longer on the island.