Bali’s new tourism tax is officially in operation. The new tourism levy is mandatory for all international tourists visiting the province and can be paid online, in person at Bali Airport, or with registered hotels and resorts. As the first week of the new normal unfolds, global embassies have been contacted to help socialize and …
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Bali’s Tanjung Benoa is best known for being home to dozens of watersports and outdoor adventure centers. Tourists can hop aboard a banana boat, jet ski, parasail, and more; it’s all good old-fashioned fun in the sun. As the low seasons are well underway, there are pockets of Bali that are way quieter than usual. …
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At the start of the year, the central government announced that new legislation would be introduced that would see Indonesia’s entertainment taxes increase to 40-75%. Tourism leaders and entrepreneurs in Bali have been vocal about their concerns about the price hike and are calling for it to be scrapped. The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs …
Coffee lovers unite! The Island of the Gods is welcoming a new coffee shop in Denpasar, and this one is not to be missed. For many Bali lovers, the provincial capital is a functional place to do visa extensions and life admin, but there is so much to explore. The coffee culture is just the …
As backlash grows against the Indonesian government’s decision to introduce a 40% entertainment tax, the Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out to dispel any worries industry leaders and Bali tourists may have. Several high-profile entertainment industry entrepreneurs have spoken out against the government’s decision to introduce a 40% entertainment tax. …
Nusa Penida’s top officials have held a meeting to discuss how best to keep tourists safe at Bali’s most dangerous beach. Kelingking Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world, but high waves, strong currents, and the precarious cliffside walkway have proven deadly to visitors. Leaders are deeply concerned about the high …
Bali tourists are reminded once again not to interact with the wild and semi-wild monkeys on the island. The monkeys that reside at the world-famous Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, at the Sangeh Monkey Forest, and at Uluwatu Temple are more street-smart than visitors first give them credit for, sometimes with disastrous results. New footage …
As the New Year is officially in motion, Bali Airport is looking into the next 12 months and filling in the flight schedule. The Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno says at least three new international routes will be added in 2024. Speaking to reporters Minister Uno revealed that it is about to …
2024 is set to be the biggest year on record for cruise travel in Bali. The government and private investors are pumping huge funds into developing the island as a leading cruise destination in Southeast Asia. The first of seventy jumbo cruise liners scheduled for 2024 has docked into Bali’s Benoa Harbour. The Norwegian Jewel …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, calls on airport staff to consistently give top service to Bali Airport passengers. His comments come as I Gusti Ngurah Rai International was listed amongst the world’s worst by a top passenger rights company. Speaking from Jakarta, Minister Uno emphasized the need for all hospitality workers, …
Tourism leaders in Bali are continuing the battle to track down and hold illegal tour guides on the island accountable. Tourism leaders are concerned that if the situation continues, the bad practices will reflect badly on the province’s travel sector. The practice of gacong is proving tricky to get a hold of in Badung Regency …