The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued statements to the press, specifically calling on Russian and Ukrainian tourists and long-stay visitors in Bali to respect local culture. His statements come as two Ukrainian men and one Russian man have been arrested in connection with running a drugs lab in Canggu, and a …
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Elon Musk has officially launched Starlink in Indonesia. The tech entrepreneur has been in Bali for the World Water Conference and was joined by Indonesian government ministers to launch the internet service on the Island of the Gods. Indonesia is an archipelago state with over 17,000 islands, around 6,000 of which are inhabited. Starlink is …
The World Water Forum is being hosted in Bali until the 25th May. With world leaders and climate experts all gathered to discuss the world’s relationship with water, Indonesia has confirmed that it is doubling down on its commitment to the blue economy. A mission that will bring benefits to both local people and tourists. …
The World Water Forum is well underway in Bali, and water specialists, climate and environmental experts, and world leaders have all gathered to discuss “Shared Water Prosperity for All.” Indonesian leaders have confirmed that they have established a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates to create a mangrove research station on the island. The …
Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
A top tourism expert and economic advisor has spoken out about the need to radically change the way in which tourism in Bali is managed at an island wide, provincial level. Viraguna Bagus Oka has spoken to reporters about his vision for a management system that would ensure spatial planning, business development, and social development …
Indonesia confirmed that Elon Musk’s Starlink will launch in the country on the 19th of May. The news comes as Indonesia commits to levelling up connectivity infrastructure nationwide and is great news for digital nomads, remote workers and tech entrepreneurs using Bali as a base for their projects. In a press statement the Minister for …
News that a drug lab has been uncovered in Bali’s Canggu has rocked the tourism island. Four people have been arrested, including three foreign nationals, in connection with the narcotics production facility raided by the Bali Police and National Narcotics Agency, as confirmed by the authorities in a press conference on Monday, the 13th of …
Bali has been named one of the top wedding destinations in the world in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Bounce, the Island of the Gods remains as dreamy as ever for couples wishing to tie the knot in paradise. Narrowly missing out on the top spot to Lake Como in Tuscany, Italy, Bali …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Office has denied that the island is experiencing over-tourism. Tjok Bagus Pemayun told reporters that the busy Eid vacation season was a positive sign of growth but that overtourism has not been experienced and won’t be present any time soon. Speaking to reports and reflecting upon a successful Eid …
A 22-year-old woman has been killed in a collision with a bus while driving in Bali’s Denpasar. The tourist, who was driving a motorcycle, was killed as a bus attempted to overtake her while she was driving in the correct lane. Police have confirmed that the collision took place on Jalan Sutomo in central Denpasar …
The Indonesian Government is holding discussions on whether to introduce a nationwide tourism tax. While there is potential for this new tax to be integrated with the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and distributed accordingly, that could be a long way off. The Central Indonesian Government is planning to charge tourism fees through flight tickets. The …