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 …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he would ban all activities on the island mountains “forever” as a result of badly behaved tourists disrespecting the holy nature of the landscapes. The announcement caused a huge backlash from local communities and tourism operators who depended upon running tourism activities in the mountains for …
Lovina Beach is the most popular vacation destination in North Bali. The coastal town is popular with travelers seeking a more laid-back beach holiday with plenty of opportunity to dive into Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Now, leaders are heavily investing in improving the town in more ways than one. At first glance, news that the …
Bali’s much-loved Pandawa Beach in Uluwatu is undergoing a series of operational changes. The iconic beach, which sits along the island’s southern coast, will be divided into different zones so that tourists of every kind can enjoy the landscape with like-minded people. We’ve all experienced it in one way or another, visiting the beach or …
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 …
Bali is one of the most in-demand destinations for Australian tourists. Dozens of flights depart from the land down under to the Island of the Gods every day of the week. But in October this year, one popular flight route between Australia and Bali will be put on pause. Low-cost airline Jetstar has confirmed the …
Indonesia is working to create huge changes within its immigration policy in order to promote foreign investment and attract international entrepreneurial and business talent. Bali, the country’s most famous destination, is already a home away from home for thousands of digital nomads and innovators. Ministers have now confirmed that the ‘golden visa’ will be available …
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’s Uluwatu is a blissfully beautiful coastal resort located on the island’s southern tip. The surfing paradise is undergoing a huge tourism boom right now, and new hotels, cafes, apartment blocks, and entertainment venues are being constructed all over the peninsula. This rapid development has local communities concerned about the legitimacy of some of the …
Bali is a destination well known for its world-class party scene. Travelers from all over the world head to the Island of the Gods to let loose and have fun in the sun. But, of course, with partying comes noise, and some residents in one of Bali’s most popular resorts have had enough of late-night …
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 …