Over the last two months, the conversation around how Bali could, or should, tackle the behavior of a small minority of unruly tourists has reached a fever pitch. Now the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is proposing drastic measures to curb tourism on the island. Speaking at the Future Of Bali Development, 100 Years of …
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Officials in Bali have revealed that the island is on track to not only fulfill but likely surpass tourism targets this year. This comes as welcome news to tourism businesses on the island who are still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic. In a statement released earlier this week, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) …
2023 is proving to be a big year for music in Bali. In the space of just a few months, huge international artists like Sigrid, Calvin Harris, and Lost Frequencies have all performed live on the Island of the Gods. Now there’s a VIP guest appearance from one of the world’s most loved R&B artists. …
In the last month or so, it feels like there has been a huge rise in tourists behaving badly in Bali. Some argue that the bad behavior has always been there and that now more incidences are being caught on camera, while others feel like incidences of disrespect by foreigners are skyrocketing. Officials in Bali …
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most famous and culturally significant landmarks. The coastal temple attracts millions of visitors every year, with people from all over the world heading to the sacred site to soak up the view and take those all-important photos. Now, officials who manage the temple are sharing some important new …
If you are coming to Bali in the next couple of weeks, you’re going to need to make sure that you have your accommodation booked in advance. If you’re a savvy planner, you may have every last moment of your trip to Bali already planned out, but if you’re a plan-as-you-go kinda traveler, you’re going …
It definitely feels like the low season in Bali. Beaches are quieter, and the traffic feels a little more manageable. The impact of the low season brings about benefits for both tourists and businesses. While the low season makes many of Bali’s busiest attractions more quiet and enjoyable for visitors and allows hotels and resorts …
Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Offering the full spectrum of tourism experiences, from the ultra-luxurious to the shoestring, from the mountain tops to the coral reefs, from family-friendly holidays to the soul-searching solo journey, Bali’s tourism industry offers it all. For years now, political leaders and stakeholders in …
In recent weeks there has been an explosion of opinion, outrage, and action against ‘naughty’ foreigners in Bali. From deportations to restorative justice meetings to fines for bad driving, some have observed that the island has become a hostile place for tourists. In reality, hostility is mostly a symptom of online dialogue. Local leaders have …
An Australian woman, who arrived in Bali for a holiday, has come forward to warn fellow tourists about a weird new trend. After finding a mysterious item in her luggage shortly after arriving on the island, she took to social media to see if anyone else had ever experienced something similar. The couple shared their …
In the last few weeks, a series of massive changes to the way tourists can explore Bali has been proposed by Governor Wayan Koster. The proposed changes received a mixed response from locals and tourists alike. Now local leaders are asking Governor Koster to consider the negative impacts a ban on tourists driving mopeds would …
Bali is one of the most popular destinations on social media. The impact that platforms like Instagram and TikTok have had on tourism development on the Island of the Gods is undeniable. The Insta vs. Reality or Expectation vs. Reality trend is nothing new. The hashtag started trending online in the mid-2010s. Yet, it’s still …