Bali’s tourism tax has now been in effect for two weeks, as the funds generated crossed the USD 1 million mark; leaders are reviewing the program so far. Based on feedback from tourists and tourism staff, there are already some changes in the works. The Bali Tourism Office has confirmed that over IDR 12.5 billion …
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Bali’s Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly two weeks. The new sustainable tourism initiative is set to help preserve and protect the island’s culture and the natural landscape. It is also supposed to fund real, impactful changes for tourists. During a meeting held by tourism officials in Denpasar on Friday evening, local politician …
It’s official: Bali’s new tourism tax is up and running. The now mandatory tourism levy is part of a sustainable tourism initiative to ensure Balinese culture and heritage are preserved and generate funds to level up tourism infrastructure. The long-awaited tourism tax is now in place for all foreign tourists arriving in Bali. The one-time …
Bali’s new tourism police civil service unit has officially started its patrols. The newly appointed officers will be out and about in Bali’s busiest resorts and at top attractions, ready to help tourists in need and communicate the dos and don’ts of the island. It was revealed earlier this week, much to the excitement of …
On the 14th of February, Bali’s new sustainable tourism levy will come into effect. All international tourists arriving on the island will be required to pay an IDR 150,000 fee to contribute to the preservation of the Balinese culture and its natural heritage. The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has just revealed …
Australian tourists who are due to visit Bali in the coming weeks have even been issued a warning by Smartraveler, the Australian government travel advice bureau. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali. According to advice issued by the Australian Government on 5th February, tourists should be mindful of public displays of …
Indonesia’s National Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued new guidance for tourists in Bali. There has been a rise in the number of taxi scams on the island, and officials and tourism stakeholders are coming together to keep travelers safe. Wonderful Indonesia is giving tourists the heads up that there has been a rising trend …
As it is the height of the rainy season right now, with more rains falling over the weekend and into the beginning of this week, parts of the island are really feeling the impacts of the weather. The rainy season is also known to bring tides of ocean plastic to Bali’s shores. It may come …
As a judicial review gets underway in Indonesia to establish whether the government can or should increase the entertainment tax to 40%, key business figures are making their objections known. Hotman Paris, who is a big public figure in Indonesia, is making his objections to the government’s plans to increase the entertainment tax. Hotman Paris …
The events of 12th October 2002 are etched on the minds and hearts of Bali lovers forever. The Bali Bombing attacks, which claimed the lives of 202 people, including 88 Australians, was the most devastating terror attack the province has ever seen. Opened in 2004, the Bali Bombing Memorial was built on the site of …
Bali is home to a wealth of ancient cultural gems. This is part of the reason why the Island of the Gods has become such an in-demand travel destination. Now, one particularly famous Balinese health drink has been given UNESCO heritage status. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is a dedicated agency of …
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. With Bali anticipating a huge influx of tourists over the festive break, tourism leaders are giving their assurances to the public that the island is ready and excited to celebrate the end of the year. Officials from the Bali Tourism Department have issued a statement for tourism operators on …