Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out to quash claims that news of changes to the country’s criminal code has caused travelers to cancel their bookings. Last week Indonesia announced a series of changes to the criminal code that will impact unmarried couples. Fears were raised that the changes to …
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At the beginning of the year, if you had told Bali’s tourism sector that 10 million people would travel through the island’s only international airports, they would have found it hard to believe you. With borders still closed by the end of January 2022, the year ahead for the tourism industry looked rocky at best. …
Bali is preparing for the busiest Christmas and New Year since 2019. Airport officials have shared data predictions for the number of arrivals in December, and it’s looking good for the Island of the Gods. The I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, has told reporters that terminals are preparing to welcome up to 1.5 …
Tourism leaders in Bali are voicing their support for development on the Island of the Gods. In recent weeks environmental scientists have released research that shows a direct correlation between the increase in natural disasters and the rapid rate of development. Environmental leaders in Bali have called on the tourism and business sweetie to rethink …
Following the success of the G20 Summit, leaders in the tourism sector from across the world met to participate in the Global Tourism Forum. The event was opened by Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, at the Movenpick Hotel in Jimbaran, Bali. Leaders from the tourism sector headed to Bali for the …
Mass tourism has undoubtedly returned to Bali. With the arrival of the G20 Summit and other international conferences, tourism businesses are hopeful that the final leg of the recovery from the pandemic is approaching. But, while mass tourism has returned to areas like Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu, other areas of Bali are noticeably slow to …
As the G20 Summit officially begins today in Nusa Dua in Bali, world leaders and their delegations are busy with meetings and press calls. Geopolitical tensions leading into the event have been high, from the war in Ukraine to disputes from the US over China’s impact on Taiwan and a looming global recession. Yet, dialogue …
Bali has been named one of the most popular travel destinations on social media in 2022. The Island of the Gods has ranked as the fifth most trending travel destination this year, with data from across social media platforms all taken into account. Bali has long been one of the most iconic destinations for travel …
Undisan Tourism Village in Bangli Regency in Bali is celebrating a significant win at the National Tourism Awards. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiagao Uno, launched the Indonesian Tourism Village Awards earlier in the year. This week the winners have been announced, and Undisan Tourism Village has been awarded an impressive third place …
Bali is set to smash tourism targets by the end of the year. With the latest figures announced by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali Province, it is clear that Bali will not only hit but surpass tourism targets set earlier in the year. The Head of BPS Bali Province, Hanif Yahya, told reporters …
As the G20 Summit approaches, more details are being shared about the change to the flow of normal Bali life during the event. It was announced in the last few months that tourists and residents can expect to see more security officers on the streets and that there will be some road closures. It has …
Bali has a complex relationship with bloggers, vloggers, and influencers. When things are going right, everyone is as happy as can be, but when things turn sour, those in Bali start questioning whether it’s all really worth it. Despite a recent series of incidences where local people have called for the deportation of disrespectful content …