Indonesia has announced that the Department of Immigration will soon launch the ‘Golden Visa.’ This new visa category is set to be a residency-by-investment style policy that officials hope will help attract international talent to boost the Indonesian economy. Speaking from the Vice Presidential Palace on Monday, 29th May, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative …
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For the longest time, Bali has provided tourists with the chance to arrive with an empty suitcase and return home with a whole new wardrobe. The island has long been a destination synonymous with stylishness beyond compare. If you’re a self-confessed shopaholic, then Canggu’s independent fashion boutiques are everything you could dream of. Canggu is …
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, has confirmed that plans are moving forward with the Paramount theme park that was given the go-ahead last year. The new theme park will be built in West Bali and is set to be ‘no less cool than Disneyland’. The project, overseen by Paramount Pictures, the US-based film studio, …
As Bali welcomes and celebrates the first 1,000 arrivals on direct flights from China, Deputy Governor of Bali Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, is reiterating his calls for more flights from mainland China to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International. The Deputy Governor, who is often referred to by his nickname Cok Ace, told reporters that …
Demand for dolphin-watching tours in north Bali has been steadily increasing over the past few months, much to the relief of local tour operators who have suffered significant losses during the pandemic. As interest is increasing, tour operators have held a meeting to discuss creating a set tariff for tours to ensure that business is …
The Bali Photography Association has raised concerns that foreigners on the island are offering a range of photography and videography, likely without the correct work permits. The Bali Photography Association (Hipdi Bali) have taken to social media and spoken with local reporters regarding their observations and the impact these kinds of illegal operations are having …
Tourism in Bali has certainly bounced back better than anticipated in 2022, but employers in the sector are struggling to find staff to support their business operations. Thousands of tourism workers lost their jobs overnight as the world went into lockdown, and now they are demanding better pay for their labor. According to local hospitality …
In 2021, Russian investor and hotel developer Felix Demin transported a disused airplane to the cliff tops of Nyang-Nyang Beach and promised that he would turn it into a luxury villa and hotel to help revive tourism in the Uluwatu area after the pandemic. The founder of Bubble Hotel Bali has stayed true to his …
It seems that anything is possible in Bali, especially when it comes to developing new tourism offerings. Just as it seems the island has all bases covered, a new tourism activity makes its presence known. Village leaders in Bali have confirmed that Australian investors are seeking permits to develop skydiving tourism in Tabanan Regency. According …
As the G20 Summit has been and gone, it is now time for organizers, politicians, and people in Bali to reflect on the impact the conference has had on the island. The G20 Summit has been noted as an overall success. Figures are now being released to demonstrate how much economic benefit the event has …
Mass tourism has undoubtedly returned to Bali. With the arrival of the G20 Summit and other international conferences, tourism businesses are hopeful that the final leg of the recovery from the pandemic is approaching. But, while mass tourism has returned to areas like Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu, other areas of Bali are noticeably slow to …
It has been just a week since Indonesia announced the impending launch of the second home visa. The visa entitles those with over $130,000 in the bank to apply for a 5 or 10-year temporary residency. Yet there are already concerns being raised by local people in Bali and by government ministers that the new …