As travel trends ebb and flow, one thing never changes: Bali is one of the most highly sought-after bucket list destinations in the world. New travel data shows that Bali is a top vacation destination choice for Australian families, but the province is starting to lose its appeal with the over-55s. In data analysed by …
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The Directorate General of Immigration for Indonesia has released new figures for the number of immigration violations and deportations the country has carried out so far this year. The figures make for interesting reading. Despite the reported rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, the province has not deported the most foreigners. …
Leaders in Bali have come together to show a united front against badly behaved foreigners on the island. The Bali Provincial Government coordinated a meeting with the Bali Tourism Office and other key stakeholders to come up with new solutions to ensure that culturally respectful tourism is promoted to all who visit the island. Speaking …
MotoGP is big business in Indonesia. As one of the nation’s favorite sports, when the MotoGP tour comes to Lombok, even those who aren’t avid observers of the sport are glued to their screens. Bali-based MotoGP lovers are in for a treat this weekend as not one but two legends of the sport will be …
Top tourism officials in Bali have issued statements saying that the belief that the island is a tourism destination that permits total freedom must end. While Bali has long been associated as a travel hotspot where foreigners can let loose, those days are numbered, and leaders feel a new era of culturally respectful and sustainable …
Tourism leaders in Bali are calling on the government to reevaluate the visa-on-arrival policy. At present, the visa-on-arrival and e-visa-on-arrival allow tourists from over 90 countries to visit Indonesia, including Bali, for up to 30 days for the cost of IDR 500,000. In light of a recent rise in the number of reports of foreigners …
Whether in Bali for a couple of weeks or a lot longer, travelers eventually crave home comforts. Whether craving a proper, hearty home-cooked meal or a taste of a craft beer from the homelands, there is a very special spot in Canggu that ticks all the right boxes. Bali’s Canggu has long offered tourist the …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has announced the launch of a new transitional visa. This new visa will make it easier for foreigners residing in Indonesia long term to transition from one visa to another without having to leave the country. According to the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law …
Tourists planning their travel to Bali and Indonesia have been issued new advice from the UK Foreign Office. Ahead of the high season of travel in the European summer times, the UK Foreign Office always revisits travel advice so tourists can make their plans accordingly. Tourists are being advised to double, triple check the validity …
Bali has clearly stated its mission of becoming the next big live music destination in Southeast Asia. With the province already bringing in huge international artists every month to play at the island’s biggest beach club venues, the only thing holding Bali back is a stadium, and all that is about to change. The Bangli …
BaliSpirit Festival will return to Ubud from the 1st – 5th May 2024. This magnificent celebration of yoga, dance, music, healing, and life is one of the world’s leading yoga festivals, and festival lovers are advised to book their tickets now. The BaliSpirit Festival is a global celebration of yoga, dance, music and healing, bringing …
As the Eid vacation period draws to a close, tourism managers are taking a look back over a hectic few weeks on the island. Many of Bali’s top beaches received a huge influx of tourists, and managers are happy to see the island returning closer to the norm of the pre-pandemic. One beach, in particular, …