Tourism experts in Bali are calling for the creation of a Cultural Tourism Honorary Board to help supervise the development of sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the island. The critique comes as many leaders and residents feel there has been a change in the way tourism development prioritises cultural respect and preservation. Tourism experts …
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Taro Village is quickly becoming one of Bali’s most popular tourist villages. With so much culture to explore in Bali, one of the most impactful ways to learn more about the island’s heritage is to visit a cultural tourism village. Taro is taking it one step further with magical homestay getaways. Despite Pengliuran Village in …
Leaders in Bali are calling on the public to end social media vigilantism in order to help preserve the tourism resort’s public image. Calls come as there has been another sharp rise in the amount of viral videos and formal reports of tourists behaving badly in Bali. Speaking to reporters, the – Deputy Mayor of …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press amidst plans to increase the Bali Tourism Tax Levy by over 500%. Political leaders in Bali are calling for the newly introduced tourism tax to be increased to USD 50 per person, but Minister Uno feels the island’s credibility would hang in the …
Leaders in Bali have issued fresh statements regarding discussions to increase the Bali Tourism Tax Levy by over 500%. The IDR 150,000 fee was introduced in February 2024, but some leaders and tourism business owners feel that the fee needs to be dramatically increased in order to ward off unruly tourists. The Head of the …
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 …
Tourists planning their visits to Bali have so much to explore and experience it can be a little overwhelming with knowing where to start. There are rice paddies to visit, beaches to relax on and jungles to roam through. One of the most important elements of a visit to Bali is to connect with the …
Tourists planning a visit to Bali’s Ubud are seriously spoilt. There is a reason why this quaint and charming town is consistently voted amongst the best travel destinations in the world for all demographics of travelers. It is also consistently voted amongst the best places in the world for digital nomads and expats too. Ubud …
Top tourism officials in Bali have confirmed that the development of culture-based tourism is still a top priority on the island. The statement comes as leaders have been facing kickbacks from politicians, tourism stakeholders, local communities, and Bali lovers regarding the state of tourism management on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, …
Leaders in Bali are always looking for opportunities to diversify the tourism experience. Opportunities to diversify the tourism sector in alignment with local tradition, boost supporting industries, and highlight Balinese culture is always a double win. Tourists in Bali are being encouraged to buy souvenirs that have been created or produced in Bali. Food, drinks, …
The Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana literally translates to mean the ‘three causes of well-being’ and focuses on creating complete harmony between the Gods, among people, with nature and the natural world. Leaders in the tourism sector want to see these principles create more regenerative tourism in the region. Speaking at the Water Civilization …
For so many of us, the only chance we get to fully relax with a book is when we’re on vacation. Whether a suspense-filled crime thriller, or easy lighthearted romance, or perhaps a super informative historical analysis, for many people books are the gateway to the world. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …