Latest travel data shows that Indonesia is the second most in-demand destination for European tourists traveling to Asia right now. Indonesia is a huge, diverse region for travel, though the vast majority of international tourists from Europe will visit during their trip to the country. New data from online travel platform Agoda shows that Indonesia …
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Indonesia’s TransNusa Airlines has just expanded its operations from Bali, the country’s flagship tourism destination. TransNusa Airlines will be increasing connectivity between Bali and Australia by operating its Denpasar-Perth service two times a day. Speaking to reporters following the news that the TransNusa Airlines Bali-Perth service will now operate twice a day, the President Director …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster implemented a controversial new policy banning single-use plastic in the province. The new legislation strengthened existing legislation that was intended to help clean up the island once and for all. As Governor Koster moves into the next phase of the operation to ban single-use plastic, tourists and the …
Bali International Hospital has confirmed the names of four of the foreign doctors who be employed at the medical facility. This is the first time that foreign doctors will be given permission to practice medicine in Indonesia, and the new hospital is set to become one of the biggest medical tourism facilities in Asia. The …
Leaders in Bali’s busiest tourism region, Badung Regency, have confirmed that they will launch a new program to help local communities improve their English. Almost all people in Indonesia can speak at least two languages: their mother tongue, which in Bali is Balinese, and Bahasa Indonesia. Many more can converse in several dialects and languages. …
Tourists visiting Bali are being issued with updated advice regarding rabies and interactions with wildlife on the island. Visiting monkey forest attractions is one of the top bucket list activities for holidaymakers in Bali, and while the experience can be a wonderful way to connect with nature, the risks are real. The Head of the …
A Bali tourist has shared an urgent warning to fellow travelers to be extra cautious when driving in Bali. While driving in Bali as a tourist has proven to be an all too dangerous endeavor for many, traveler Angel Willows has shared her unexpected ordeal as a warning to tourists to be safe rather than …
Bali is committed to working with its provincial neighbors to promote a more rich and varied tourist experience. As part of a new collaboration, the provinces of Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara will come together to promote ‘Bali Nusra’ as a region for incredible travel adventures. The commitment was formed in a …
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 …
Virgin Australia has announced that it has suspended flights on its direct Adelaide-Bali route as a result of a delay in the delivery of ten new Boeing Max aircraft. While it is still possible to fly from Adelaide to Bali with Virgin Australia, travel time has now increased to a whopping 14 hours. Bali lovers …
Over the last two years Bali has been battling against a small but growing minority of unruly culturally disrespectful and in some cases criminally inclined tourists visiting the island. Some would argue this is an issue that has been going on for decades. But could the Island of the Gods learn a thing or two …
Australian tourists who are due to visit Bali in the coming weeks have even been issued a warning by Smartraveler, the Australian government travel advice bureau. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali. According to advice issued by the Australian Government on 5th February, tourists should be mindful of public displays of …