The impact of sustainable tourism practices in Hanging Gardens of Bali, a western paradigm on the Balinese cultural uniqueness.

Aim: To explore the impact of sustainable tourism practices on the traditional Balinese cultural aspects in Hanging Gardens, Bali, in the region of Ubud.

Objectives:
1) To investigate the sustainability practices in 5 star chain hotels in Bali through secondary research sources.
2) To assess the impact of sustainable measures implemented in a luxury hotel on the cultural dimensions of Balinese culture through interviewing the local staff at the chosen property.
3) To identify the importance of implementing sustainable tourism on the influx of western tourists in Bali’s famous town of Ubud and its luxury property by comparing primary & secondary data.
4) To provide the hotel property with recommendations based on theories of sustainability; discussed in the study.