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 …
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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 …
Bali is preparing to host the International Tourism Investment Forum conference at the end of July. The event is designed for tourism stakeholders to come together to talk about how, when, where, and why investment should be utilized in the tourism sector. While the conference itself might not bring immediate excitement to holidaymakers, the outcomes …
We all love Bali, right? Ask anyone who has spent more than a few minutes in Bali, and they will be able to reel off half a dozen reasons why they love Bali without even thinking. From the stunning sandy beaches to unrivaled hospitality, from nourishing food to reverent culture, Bali is simply magical. While …
The Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies has confirmed that discussions are still underway regarding a potential tourism tax on visitors to Bali. Statements made by Minister Sandiaga Uno this week come as the discussion about the future of tourism in Bali continues. During his weekly press briefing, Minister Uno acknowledged that changes must …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that the new good tourist guide will be handed to tourists as they pass through immigration at the island’s airport. The guide, in the form of an information card, will be given to all international arrivals landing at I Gusti Ngurah Rai when it is published in the next few …
Newly released travel data shows that tourists visiting Bali are spending less time on the island than they have in previous years. But why? The Island of the Gods is as stunning as it has always been and more accessible than ever before, so why are tourists spending less time? The Head of the Bali …
This week’s announcement about another new tourism task force being set to work in Bali has been received positively by the tourism sector in Bali. Following the deployment of a task force designed to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions, the provincial government launched another group assigned to ensure that tourism activities are …
In recent months the provincial government of Bali deployed a tourism task force to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions. This week the Head of Bali’s Tourism Office has announced another task force deployment whose job is to supervise tourists in adhering to local laws and cultural principles. Speaking to the press, the …
As the conversation around quality or quantity tourism in Bali rolls on, one academic on the island suggests that the Indonesian resort island can learn some lessons from neighboring Singapore. In a bid to generate more harmony between tourists and locals for the good of everyone, one professor says that Bali can look to Singapore …
Over the last few weeks, officials in Bali have been speaking openly about the production of a ‘good tourist guide’ that will help tourists better understand ways of life on the island. As the educational resource edges closer to publishing, what does the creation of a good tourist guide and new guidelines for behavior mean …