Leaders in Bali have issued fresh statements regarding discussions to increase the Bali Tourism Tax Levy by over 500%. The IDR 150,000 fee was introduced in February 2024, but some leaders and tourism business owners feel that the fee needs to be dramatically increased in order to ward off unruly tourists. The Head of the …
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Family fun in Bali is not in short supply, and Bali’s beach clubs are known to be some of the best in the world…and with good reason. However, many of Bali’s biggest and most well-known beach clubs aren’t exactly family-orientated. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed plans to develop a public transportation system by designing the construction of a tram line that appears to be set to run alongside the Bali Urban Rail Network, which is set to have construction start in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung Public Works …
Surf lovers in Bali have just been given a huge travel gift! A new direct flight service between Bali and the incredible surf destination of Sumbawa has just launched and ocean-adoring adventurers are not going to want to miss this opportunity! The low-cost airline Wings Air opened a new direct flight route from Bali to …
Provincial leaders are debating whether to increase the price of the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The tax was introduced in February 2024 and requires all international holidaymakers and tourists to pay IDR 150,000 to help preserve culture and nature in Bali and level up the tourism infrastructure on the island. In light of …
Tourists in Indonesia are being instructed to leave extra time when traveling through international airports in the coming days. This is because the National Data Center, which is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Information, is experiencing a range of technical issues with its servers. In a statement published on the Directorate General of …
Lovina is Bali’s premier coastal resort in the north of the island. Adored by seasoned Bali lovers and intrepid backpackers seeking the most authentic side of the island, Lovina is a must-visit for those seeking chilled coastal vibes and crowd-free bliss. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to …
The Bali Tourism Industry Association has revealed that they are working on an ambitious series of projects that will use AI to help boost international interest in Balinese culture. In a partnership with the UID Campus in Denpasar, AI will be utilized to help bring Bali’s culture to wider audiences both on the island and …
Tourists in Bali looking for an escape from the busy coastal resort and to explore some of the island’s most authentic culture should look no further than a day trip or a getaway within a getaway, to the Bedugul Highlands. This region of Bali is slowly becoming more well-known to international tourists, and it’s not …
As 2024 is on track to smash tourism targets before the year is out, tourism leaders in Bali are already looking ahead to 2025 to see what international tourism figures will look like this time next year. Leaders predict that tourism will generate USD 22.1 billion in foreign exchange, with more tourists than before the …
Residents of Pererenan Traditional Village in Canggu have staged a demonstration on the Pererenan-Lima Beach front, expressing their rejection of a huge development that would completely change the landscape of the iconic coastal resort forever. The development is set to be built on state-owned land on Lima Beach at Pererenan in Canggu. The land around …
Tourists’ dream vacation in Bai ended tragically in Nusa Penida this week. A group of tourists from Qatar was swept out to sea from the iconic Kelingking Beach; two were injured, and one tragically lost their life in the waves. The three tourists were rolled by high and strong waves on the shoreline of Kelingking …