Bali’s new tourism tax has been a hot topic of conversation this year. Officials have now confirmed the date that the new tax will be introduced for all international visitors to Bali. For some, the day is a day of love and romance, but in Bali this year, it’ll be the day to pay. That’s …
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It’s fair to say that the title of ‘Bali’s most impressive venue’ could go to any number of beach clubs, resorts, and festival parks. There is just one venue, however, that truly stands apart from the others. That is none other than the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, also …
A series of serious incidents this week in Bali have led to renewed public safety warnings. Two unrelated incidents resulted in the deaths of two tourists on vacation on the island. Another separate incident resulted in the police being called to assist a tourist in distress at very early hours. At around 5.45 pm …
The 27th of September marked World Tourism Day. Bali, as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, saw plenty of events celebrating the island’s leading industry. One of the biggest events was held at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. The venue is a Balinese-owned business and acclaimed pioneer in the sustainable tourism …
September has been a big month for transportation news in Bali. For first-time visitors planning their vacations, news of road construction and a new metro system may not be of much interest. But for those seasoned Bali lovers out there, it’s clear that this is the kind of news that seriously affects those holiday plans. …
As the battle to crack down on unruly tourists in Bali continues, more officers will be deployed in the most popular resorts to help keep an eye on things. A Tourism Task Force, known as the Bali Becik Task Force, has already been deployed by the Director General of Immigration for Indonesia, as well as …
As tourists become increasingly interested in learning more about Balinese culture and heritage, tourism leaders on the island are delighted to be putting on more traditional dance performances to keep up with demand. The most popular cultural show in Bali is the fiery Kecak dance which showcases how good will always triumph over evil. The …
Transportation officials in Indonesia have given an update on the long-anticipated railway line in Bali. The project has, in theory, been full steam ahead for some time. But with planning becoming an evermore time-consuming task, the project is moving in a new direction…underground. Indonesia’s National Planning Agency has confirmed that the new Light Rail Transit …
Earlier this year, the Provincial Government of Bali, along with the Bali Tourism Board and Wonderful Indonesia launched an education awareness campaign to help eliminate bad behavior by tourists on the island. Three months after the launch, reporters have been seeing how visits feel about the new rules. Reporters interviewed a dozen tourists around Bali …
Bali’s issue with traffic congestion is no secret. One only has to have a quick look on social media to see hundreds of viral videos in the ‘expectations vs. reality’ style template to see that traffic all around the island is only mounting up. Local leaders have reached out to the media to share their …
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The verdant rice terraces, dense tropical jungle, and azure blue waters that surround the island have long been the picture postcard of a paradise getaway for millions of tourists. What makes Bali quite so special is that ancient cultural practices and values are …
As Bali moves closer to introducing the new tourism tax for all international arrivals, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has given his nod of approval for the new legislation. The new tourism tax will come into effect in early 2024. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, told reporters in Jakarta …