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Tourists are loving Bali right now. Whatever the weather, whatever the season, there is little standing in the way of holidaymakers jetting off to the Island of the Gods for the vacation of a lifetime. As the demand for Bali travel grows by the day, travel trends are changing. One key change in Bali lovers’ …

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It’s been a little under a month since a devastating fire ravaged the New Ubud Art Market in the center of the popular tourist town. The art market, which had only opened to the public in April 2023, was a new development after the original art market also burned down. As investigators and police continue …

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With just seven days to go until the Bali International Air Show kicks off on the Island of the Gods, aero-enthusiasts are preparing for what is set to be an aviation extravaganza. The Bali International Airshow will be hosted at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from 18th – 21st September 2024.  The Bali International …

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One of Bali’s most famous travel destinations is making major changes to the way in which tourists pay for tickets. The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency will be going cashless. The move comes as tourism managers work to streamline the visitor experience for all.  As of mid-September, tourists visiting Tabanan’s Jatiluwih …

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Leaders in Indonesia are in the process of creating new legislation that will see a localized ban on building hotels, resorts, nightclubs, and other tourism developments in Bali’s busiest resorts. The moratorium has received backing from Bali’s Acting Governor and Indonesia’s Minister of Investment. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has also given his …

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Bali is about to introduce new legislation that will ban the creation of new hotels, guesthouses, and resorts in the South Bali area unless plans meet every specific criteria. The policy will be in effect for 1-2 years, though ministers have confirmed the legislation could be extended to 10 years if necessary.  In a public …

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Police and crime prevention teams in Canggu have been conducting spot checks to help keep residents and tourists safe. As Canggu has seen a huge rise in the number of tourists visiting the area, and as development has boomed, criminals have been noted to slip through the net. Police are committed to keeping tourists safe …

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Bali’s Acting Governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has spoken to reporters about possible solutions for tourism tax evaders. Back in February, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in the province, but so far, only 40% of visitors have been making the mandatory contribution.  The IDR 150,000 Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee is to be …

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As leaders in Indonesia look to pass new legislation to better control how tourism is developed in the province, tourism business owners are looking to other international travel hotspots to learn effective ways to mitigate the risks of overtourism. While South Bali is on the brink of experiencing overtourism, so too are many of the …

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The new Bali Urban Rail Network may not be welcoming its first passengers until 2031, but leaders have already shared updates about how much tourists can expect to pay for their tickets. With the rail network set to be free to use for Bali residents, tourists will be footing the bill of the multi-billion dollar …

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Bali Search and Rescue teams deployed on Tabanan Regency’s Mount Batukaru are entering their eleventh day of an intensive mission to locate a missing French teenager. The 15-year-old tourist had been hiking on the mountain with his mother and two brothers when he is believed to have fallen into a ravine.  The 15-year-old boy, known …

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As tourism leaders in Indonesia look to find new ways to implement culturally respectful and sustainable tourism in Bali, new initiatives are being created. New initiatives and policies, protocols, and metrics can be introduced to ensure that Bali’s cultural heritage is preserved while tourism benefits are boosted.  The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies …

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