As part of its continuous commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Bali Tourism Polytechnic successfully organized The 5th International Hospitality Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference (InHEIC) 2025 under the theme “Cultural Authenticity in Hospitality: Navigating the Tension Between Tradition and Contemporary Trends.”

The conference served as an international platform for knowledge sharing, academic collaboration, and professional networking between students, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers. It emphasized the integration of cultural authenticity into the hospitality industry while responding to global trends and innovation. This initiative directly supports SDG 8 by: