A staggering increase in international arrivals to Bali in 2022 compared to 2020, and 2021 is hardly surprising. With the travel industry decimated by the impact of international lockdowns and border closures, the number of visitors to the Island of the Gods dropped to near zero. However, the latest figures are a reason to celebrate. …
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The former Bali Festival Park, in Padang Galak, is gaining an increasing amount of attention from international tourists. The venue, now abandoned, sits on Jalan Pantai Padang Galak, Banjar Kedaton, Kesiman Petilan Village, East Denpasar. The building is said to be haunted and that was partly why the venue was put out of use in …
Benoa Habour is about to receive a huge investment of funds to create what will be known as the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The development is partially funded by the Indonesian government and is being delivered by the private company Pelindo. The investment, totaling nearly USD 80 million has been signed off, and will be …
Bali is famous for its pristine white sandy beaches, and while the majority of holidaymakers to Bali stick to the coastlines, the island has so much more to offer. From cultural villages to stunning natural landscapes to adventurous hikes, ATVs, and zip lines, Bali caters to every kind of traveler. Although Bali has welcomed over …
The debate as to whether Bali is considered the tourism capital of Indonesia has continued this week as the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, addressed the country about his tourism targets and vision for the sector’s economic recovery. Indonesia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, has made a statement of support for …
As the number of international arrivals in Bali steadily increases, the tourism sector is keeping a close eye on every last detail of the island’s recovery to ensure that the industry bounces back efficiently. Speaking at a press conference held by Indonesia’s Minster Tourism and Creative Economies on Monday, the director of Bali tourism also …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, has announced tourism targets for the second half of 2022. Minister Uno is committed to ensuring that Bali’s tourism economy bounces back as soon as possible by utilizing entrepreneurial spirit and streamlining promotional budgets. Speaking at a press conference on Monday 20th June, Minister Uno …
The community of Temesi Village in Gianyar Regency has come together to create a community-led tourism initiative that they hope will bring travelers from all over the world to their home. The project has been led by the younger generation in the village who believe that strong environmental values and a picturesque destination will be …
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday 31st May, Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced his new 15-point plan to support the recovery of Bali’s tourism sector. The Governor’s vision is to see a series of standards delivered in all sub-sectors of the tourism industry in all corners of the island. He began by saying that …
Bali is breathing a sigh of relief this week as figures can confirm that there has been a 1000% increase in international visitors in the first quarter of 2022. The 1000% increase came from February to March 2022 when Bali officially reopened its borders. There was another sharp rise in arrivals over the Eid Al-Fitr …
23,098 people left Bali island and went to Java through Gilimanuk Port for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. An official from Gilimanuk Port confirmed that 7,508 vehicles, consisting of 3,255 motorbikes and 4,253 cars, carried 23,098 people across the Bali strait through Gilimanuk Port. They went to Java for the Eid Al-Fitr celebration on Tuesday morning …
Australian travelers make up most of the international visitors in Bali since the border reopened a few months ago. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, confirmed that most of the 46,176 international visitors who arrived in Bali as of Friday (22/4) were from Australia. With the thriving Bali tourism sector, the …