Bali’s Deputy Governor, known mostly by his nickname Cok Ace, has spoken to reporters about how campaign efforts have helped curb bad behavior by tourists on the island. Since the beginning of the year Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of incudes of tourists breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. Bali’s …
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Bali’s traffic congestion issues are hitting the headlines more often than many leaders would like. Due to the high demand for travel on the island and the developing transportation infrastructure, heavy traffic congestion has become synonymous with the Island of the Gods as a tourism destination as sun, sea, and sand. Now, leaders in the …
As the Indonesian government announces that three of the state-owned airlines will be merged, travel lovers are questioning whether the move will help decrease flight tickets to and from Bali. The government is seeking to merge Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Pelita Air to reduce logistical running costs. Speaking to reporters this week, the Minister of …
Bali is one of the world’s most in-demand travel destinations right now. Travel data shows that the island will surpass tourism targets for 2023. As the island becomes more popular, major airlines are upping their game to help tourists travel in style. Australian airline Qantas has just announced that they will be offering travelers the …
In 2024 Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for all international arrivals on the island. The announcement of the new tourism tax has got Bali lovers from all walks of life offering their two cents on how the funds can be best spent to support local communities and improve the tourist experience. Bali’s Governor …
At the beginning of the year, officials announced that they wanted to see 4.5 million international tourists visit the island in 2023. A little over halfway into the year, leaders are hopeful that the island will not only meet but surpass tourism targets for this year. It is clear that Bali is in high demand …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the press about the future of tourism in the country. Minster Uno has revealed how the country is on track to surpass tourism targets for 2023 and how the future of the sector may look in the years to come. Speaking from the …
In 2024 Bali will be introducing a mandatory tourism tax for all international visitors to the island. The controversial new policy has been the focal point of significant public discussion. Local leaders, business owners, and tourists who regularly visit Bali have a vast array of opinions on the upcoming tax levy. In mid-July, Bali’s Governor …
Bali has been hitting international headlines recently, but not always for the best reasons. A surge in cases of tourists behaving badly on the island has led to authorities introducing a series of policy changes, and some tourists have felt a hint of hostility come their way as a result of the actions of a …
At first thought, Bali may be considered a small island. Yet, in reality, the popular resort destination is 5,780 km2 and is home to a diverse range of cultural and environmental landscapes. The island is managed as nine regencies, the most frequently visited by tourists is Badung Regency, yet there is one lesser-known district that …
Bali is in the process of defining the future of tourism on the island. As a destination as synonymous with luxury as it is with budget backpackers, the island is facing a reckoning with what the future of tourism may look like and how tourism can help shape life on the island for the betterment …
Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued statements calling for Bali to start mitigating against the risks of overtourism. Bali is the most famous travel destination in Indonesia and is considered to be the country’s flagship tourism offering. Welcoming over 6 million international tourists a year before the pandemic, the island …