Social media is one of the biggest assets for tourism developers and local tourism leaders in Bali. This is particularly true for Pandawa Beach and the surrounding coastline in South Kuta. Thanks to TikTok and Instagram, interest in Pandawa Beach and neighboring Tanah Barak Beach is soaring. Tanah Barak Beach is something of a hidden …
Development
The most famous beach resort in Bali has been undergoing a series of renovation projects to make the area more appealing to tourists. The area known locally as Samigita Beach is the stretch of Bali’s southern coastline that runs from Kuta Beach through Legian Beach to Seminyak Beach. The renovation projects have included the construction …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, has announced that he and his cabinet are drafting regulations to heavily control tourism activity on the island’s sacred mountains. The move comes after a series of disrespectful acts were performed by tourists on the mountains, as well as accidents resulting in injury and, in tragic cases, death. The regulation …
Tourism stakeholders from across Bali gathered for a Nawacita Tourism Bali sharing session in Denpasar over the weekend. Attendees and speakers included Made Mangku Pastika, who is the former Governor of Bali and ex-Police Chief for Bali. The Head of the Bank of Indonesia for Bali, Trisno Nugroho, and the President of UID Bali Campus, …
New and improved facilities at Kuta Beach in Bali are now open. As a part of a wider program to develop the stretch of coastline from Kuta through the Seminyak and Legian Beach areas, the provincial and regency government have undertaken a series of initiatives to improve public facilities in the area. Now locals and …
It only takes a quick look on social media to see that Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival system receives mixed reviews from travelers. For travelers from eighty-six countries, the visa on arrival offers up to 60 days in the archipelago. This makes Indonesia one of the most accessible countries for travelers on ‘weak’ passports. However, since international borders …
Bali’s next biggest tourism destination, Bangli, has been allocated IDR 8 billion by the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in 2023. The budget must be spent on improving the regency’s physical assets. Tourism leaders in Bangli missed out on funding in 2022 as the area was not considered a priority. However, following growing interest …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno, has told the media during his press conference his plans to recession-proof Bali. He shared with reporters how he and his teams are adjusting their strategy for 2023 in light of global economic change. He suggested that with the threat of a worldwide recession, Indonesia must …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has told reporters that he and his teams have helped create three million new jobs in the tourism sector in the last twelve months. The news comes as employers in Bali have spoken up about the difficulty in finding staff as the local workforce is beginning to demand …
As Bali communities continue to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, leaders across the island are beginning to look ahead. With the future in mind, many leaders, emerging leaders, businesses, and communities are exploring ways to futureproof the Island of the Gods. As leaders share their visions, some are considering areas of the …
Tanjung Benoa Beach is best known as Bali’s number-one destination for water sports. From parasailing to banana boats, from snorkeling to kitesurfing, Tanjung Benoa Beach is one of the island’s leading tourist destinations. However, like many of Bali’s southern beaches, the landscape is being eaten away by coastal erosion. The authorities are already undertaking massive …
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 …