Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has revealed official figures on the number of travelers who have passed through the airport so far this year. In the first six months of 2024, Bali Airport has proven that it is on track to smash annual tourism targets by December. Official figures show that between January …
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The Directorate General of Immigration for Indonesia has released new figures for the number of immigration violations and deportations the country has carried out so far this year. The figures make for interesting reading. Despite the reported rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, the province has not deported the most foreigners. …
A series of major renovation works are underway at the popular beach resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. The beach is famous with Bali lovers around the world for being home to some of the finest locally run seafood restaurants on the island. Over the last few years, Jimbaran has often been overlooked by tourists …
With most visitors to Bali staying just 3-5 days, there is a lot to see in a short amount of time. While many tourists stay a little longer, the average long-haul vacation is still only 10-14 days long. This is only enough time to scratch the surface of this incredible island. Being time savvy is …
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that it is taking steps to reduce the cost of flights in and out of the country, including for tourism hotspots like Bali. The Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has told the press that he is preparing aviation efficiency measures to reduce flight costs. In a …
You only have to ask someone who has visited Bali or yourself about how incredible the island is as a travel destination. Steeped in culture and history and with plenty to explore, Bali is as charming and exciting of a travel destination in 2024 as it was when holidaymakers first started visiting the island over …
Top officials in Bali have confirmed that they will fund a second ferry and fast boat port in the bustling resort of Sanur to help boost connectivity options for Nusa Penida and beyond. The boat crossing between Sanur and Nusa Penida is one of the busiest waterway routes for tourists in Indonesia, and it is …
Leaders in Bali are proposing new solutions to tackle the island’s traffic congestion issues in top tourism hotspots. As the resorts of Uluwatu and Ungasan grow at an exponential rate, the supporting road infrastructure is showing signs of struggle. Leaders, communities, and tourists are all observing more traffic than ever in and around Uluwatu and …
Leaders in Bali have come together to show a united front against badly behaved foreigners on the island. The Bali Provincial Government coordinated a meeting with the Bali Tourism Office and other key stakeholders to come up with new solutions to ensure that culturally respectful tourism is promoted to all who visit the island. Speaking …
Tourists planning to be in Bali this coming September are in for such a treat. Locca Sea House in Jimbaran will be hosting Forever Young Festival on Friday 27th September and the line up includes some of the biggest pop legends from the late 90s and early 2000s. The lineup for Forever Young Festival immerses …
Bali’s peak season for tourism is reaching its zenith, with tens of thousands of tourists arriving every week; from now until the end of September, holidaymakers must prepare for crowds. However, there are a few ways in which savvy tourists can ensure their experience is as smooth and streamlined as possible. As the school holidays …
Leaders in Nusa Penida have confirmed that they will be introducing a new e-ticketing and tax levy system on the island. The Nusa Penida tourism tax levy has been in effect for years and is an additional fee to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The new e-ticking system will make it easier for tourists to …