Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has made a landmark policy announcement that will enforce, with immediate effect, a ban on all tourist activities on all of Bali’s mountains and volcanos. In this seismic announcement, Governor Koster has formally announced the ban of all activities on all of Bali’s mountains and volcanos. While the ban on activities …
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Officials in Bali have announced that they will be cracking down on tourists who are staying in illegally operated guesthouses, hotels, and homestays. The announcement comes as Bali’s Governor Koster called an urgent meeting with regency leaders to discuss non-payment of taxes. During his press conference held in Denpasar on Wednesday, 31st May, Governor Koster …
Ubud is known to be the cultural and artistic capital of Bali. Home to some of the most impressive jungle resorts in the world, there is just one that stands a cut above the rest. Padma Ubud has been announced as the best hotel in Ubud by TripAdvisor. Even more impressively, the resort has been …
The Head of the Tourism Office in Bali has called on local residents to stop posting videos of foreigners behaving badly on social media. His request comes as top police officials warned the public that posting videos of other people committing crimes also puts the person who uploads in a precarious position in the eyes …
Police in Bali have formally reminded both locals and tourists on the island that uploading videos or photos of anyone breaking the law on the island could be a criminal act unto itself. This is because Indonesia has some of the strictest online defamation laws anywhere in the world. On Sunday, 28th May, Bali’s Governor …
Boasting pristine sandy beaches and truly breathtaking clifftop vistas, Uluwatu is fast becoming one of the most highly sought-after destinations on the island. As popularity soars, so does the development of tourism infrastructure. A new apartment complex that is under construction in the area is triggering mixed feelings amongst Bali lovers. The Cube Apartment complex …
Indonesia has announced that the Department of Immigration will soon launch the ‘Golden Visa.’ This new visa category is set to be a residency-by-investment style policy that officials hope will help attract international talent to boost the Indonesian economy. Speaking from the Vice Presidential Palace on Monday, 29th May, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative …
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The Governor of Bali has made a series of announcements that will heavily impact travelers planning their trip to the island. In the last few weeks, the provincial government has proposed a ban on all tourists driving on the island; following a press conference on Sunday evening, Governor Wayan Koster has taken the first steps …
Over the last two months, the conversation around how Bali could, or should, tackle the behavior of a small minority of unruly tourists has reached a fever pitch. Now the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is proposing drastic measures to curb tourism on the island. Speaking at the Future Of Bali Development, 100 Years of …
For decades, Bali has been considered a destination that best serves young backpackers and wandering hippies. Nowadays, however, Bali’s tourism offering is far-reaching, from honeymoon couples to young families and even to retirees; the Island of the Gods has a travel experience for everyone. According to a study conducted by the travel consulting company International …
If you were to ask anyone in Bali where the biggest and best parties are, many would jump to say Canggu. It’s easy to see why, home to some of the island’s biggest venues and beach clubs, Canggu is easily the destination of choice for travelers who want to party in Bali. Yet, the party …