Prof. Dr. I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama, SE., M.MA., MA. , MOS., CIRR.

Prof. Dr. I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama is a full professor of tourism business management and the current rector of Dhyana Pura University, Bali. He has a distinguished academic background, holding a doctorate in tourism studies and two master’s degrees, one in agribusiness from Udayana University and another in leisure and tourism studies from CHN Professional University in the Netherlands (now known as NHL Stenden). Career and Expertise Rector of Dhyana Pura University since 2019, Professor of Tourism at the Faculty of Business, Tourism, Education, and Humanity at Dhyana Pura University, Bali. Former Dean of Economics and Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Dhyana Pura University Contributions and Recognition Prof. Rai Utama is recognized as an inspiring academic who has significantly contributed to the development of sustainable tourism and the economic growth of Bali. He is active in research, community service, and professional organizations and has published books and papers on tourism and business management in both Indonesian and English. His life motto is “Life is an opportunity to serve others.”