There are few places in the world where hospitality, tourism and culture are as deep-rooted in the psyche than Bali.But Indonesia’s tropical holiday island is no longer the bustling tourist destination that Aussies love – coronavirus has transformed the relaxation destination and party capital into a “ghost town”. More than 80 per cent of the island’s four …
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There has been plenty of talk and confusion on Bali reopening to tourism. Here is everything you need to know about when and how Bali will open to tourists. First things first. When will Bali open their borders to international tourists? There is no official date that has been announced by the Indonesian or Bali …
Australian holidaymakers may be waiting far longer than hoped for their next overseas trip to Bali, with a top travel boss warning that it could take at least three years for international travel to return to normal. The travel industry was brought to a crashing halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with Australia closing its …
The head representative of the Bank of Indonesia in Bali has suggested that a travel bubble should be created with Australia to allow for the free flow of tourists. In an online zoom meeting with tourism officials on Friday (05/22/2020), Trisno Nugroho proposed the idea of a travel bubble with Australia. This would allow Australians …
The General Manager of Sovereign hotel said that Bali hotel prices will be higher in the ‘new normal’ and will focus on bringing in quality tourists over quantity. General Manager (GM) of the Sovereign Bali Hotel, I Made Ramia Adnyana has explained that with the ‘new normal’ in tourism, which brings more sanitation procedures, less …
Bali is set to reopen in July as Indonesians express growing frustration towards the government’s COVID-19 response. I Gusti Agung Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, an official from the Bali Government has said that Bali will be reopening for tourism in July. “We are currently planning and preparing for Bali to reopen. Hopefully with the flattening curve …
This week marks 15 years since former Gold Coast beauty student Schapelle Corby was found guilty of importing 4.2kg of marijuana to Bali in a boogie board bag. Schapelle Corby reacts after being found guilty of drug smuggling charges at Denpasar District Court. Credit: MICK TSIKAS/AAP Speaking exclusively to 7NEWS.com.au, Corby said she had made it …
Bali is known for being affordable, but just HOW cheap is it really? Here are the unbelievably low costs/prices for things like food, accommodation, transportation, entertainment and shopping. How Cheap is Food in Bali: Breakfast = $0 Breakfast in Bali is usually included in almost every hostel, homestay, or hotel. Cheap Lunch: $1.50 usd / …
While we sit patiently and anticipate the days when we can return to Bali, some hotels are offering great promo deas! Most of the booking dates end by late May and early June 2020, but you can choose whichever date to stay at these exquisite hotels and resorts up until next year! What are you …
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced a Rp. 25 trillion ($2.6 Billion AUD) stimulus in travel vouchers to revive local tourism in the form of flight, hotel and restaurant discounts to help increase consumption of the upper-middle class. The incentive is being called the ‘Stimulus Demand’ with the aim to bolster tourism spending by …
If you thought a holiday in a treehouse meant skimping on comfort – think again. At this jaw-dropping hidden treehouse lodge in Bali – described as an ‘experimental treetop boutique hotel, an architectural experience for adventurers’ – luxury is abundant. And there are Instagrammable scenes aplenty. It’s an exotic haven that begs to be put on …
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bali tourism is losing AUD $1 Billion (IDR 9.7 Trillion) per month said Bali’s Deputy Governor, Cok Ace. According to Ace, the tourism sector has been the hardest hit and is continuing to make life harder for the Balinese people. The majority of Balinese people’s livelihoods depend …