Domestic airfares in Bali are about to get cheaper. With renewed commitment from the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir and a new partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, leaders have given their assurances that it will soon be much cheaper to travel around the Indonesian archipelago. This is positive news for both Indonesian …
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North Bali Airpot is back on the cards by order of the President. Only last week, top tourism officials in Bali spoke to reporters to suggest that the development was not an urgent project and one that should be sidelined. Yet, during a visit to the province this weekend, President Prabowo Subianto not only recommitted …
Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
New travel data shows that almost all business class seats available to and from Bali are selling out. Travel developers in the region are hopeful that this is an indicator that Bali can do more to offer luxury and high-end tourism experiences to an increasingly demanding market. According to the Commercial Director for Garuda Indonesia, …
Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple, on the Tabanan Regency Coast, is one of the most spiritually significant and popular temples on the island. As tourist visits continue to increase, leaders are working on new ways to entertain visitors. A new project will see a stage installed in the temple complex for cultural performances and more. Leaders …
Big changes are to be implemented at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. New improvements will help tourists who are arriving on the island to find onward taxi services with more ease and far less hustle and bustle than seen in the arrivals area at present. The changes are being brought in quickly following …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …
Following the death of a 14-month-old baby boy at a villa in Bali on the 19th of October, the CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Justin Scarr, has spoken to reporters about ways in which families can best practice safety protocols for their children while on vacation on the island. The devastating incident took at …
Whether day-tripping or island hopping for a few nights at a time, traveling between Bali and the outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan is easy…in principle. However, as Sanur Harbor becomes busier, tourists are looking for ways to avoid the growing crowds. Luckily, there is an easy alternative option that doesn’t …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has celebrated the launch of a new daily direct flight service between Denpasar and Incheon in South Korea this week. The new service opens up a wealth of travel opportunities for Indonesian and South Korean tourists and international travelers wishing to explore the depths and breaths of Asia. …
The beach resort of Jimbaran is about to get a green makeover. The resort, which is located between Kuta and Uluwatu and just a few minutes from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, is getting a low-key luxury upgrade. The new initiative called The Green Jimbaran Concept is being spearheaded by the CEO of …
A new chapter for wellness travel and tourism is on the horizon in Bali. As the island gears up to welcome the new Bali International Hospital and the official transformation of Sanur into a medical and wellness travel hub, wellness offerings are about to become even more innovative and exciting in Bali. Bali is also …