Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies has celebrated the Indonesian Village Tourism Awards 2023. Of course, Bali provided a number of winners. As the country’s flagship tourism destination, Bali often paves the way for tourism trends around the country. The Indonesian Village Tourism Awards were designed to help drive the tourism economy across the …
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In 2024 Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for all international arrivals on the island. The announcement of the new tourism tax has got Bali lovers from all walks of life offering their two cents on how the funds can be best spent to support local communities and improve the tourist experience. Bali’s Governor …
At the beginning of the year, officials announced that they wanted to see 4.5 million international tourists visit the island in 2023. A little over halfway into the year, leaders are hopeful that the island will not only meet but surpass tourism targets for this year. It is clear that Bali is in high demand …
Bali is a destination that caters to every kind of tourism. From solo backpackers to honeymoon couples, from families to big groups of friends — Bali has something for everyone. As the island continues to welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists every month, group tours are becoming increasingly popular. Group tour travel experiences have an …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the press about the future of tourism in the country. Minster Uno has revealed how the country is on track to surpass tourism targets for 2023 and how the future of the sector may look in the years to come. Speaking from the …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he would ban all activities on the island mountains “forever” as a result of badly behaved tourists disrespecting the holy nature of the landscapes. The announcement caused a huge backlash from local communities and tourism operators who depended upon running tourism activities in the mountains for …
Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued statements calling for Bali to start mitigating against the risks of overtourism. Bali is the most famous travel destination in Indonesia and is considered to be the country’s flagship tourism offering. Welcoming over 6 million international tourists a year before the pandemic, the island …
Out in the far west of Bali is the little-known destination of Gilimanuk Bay. Well, in fact, it is probably unfair to call Gilimanuk little known…it is not so famous with international travelers, but for local people, Gilimanuk provides a vital connection between Bali and East Java. The area is the gateway to the stunning …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called out the tourism sector on the island for an overall vibe of arrogance in the wake of the pandemic. According to the Governor, the tourism sector must make more effort to work collaboratively with each other and the provincial government in order to make sure the island remains a …
As Bali works to build a tourism model that is both culturally dignified and sustainable, key political figures in Indonesia are raising concerns about the level of development on the island. As investment in tourism infrastructure continues to boom, Indonesia’s fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri voiced her concerns about current trends. During a seminar on the …
Bai’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently announced a new tourism tax that is set to be introduced in mid-2024. The news has triggered a mixed reaction from politicians, local leaders, and tourists. The Indonesian Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment has shared how he wants to see the tax revenue spent. Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently confirmed that his government will be proceeding with bringing a mandatory tourism tax into provincial law. The move has triggered a mixed bag of feelings in Bali lovers, but tourists are being assured that tax spending will be transparent. On the 12th of July, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced …