In January 2023, Bali was celebrated as the second-best tourism destination in the world by TripAdvisor. The Island of the Gods is best known for its tropical beaches, lush rice paddies, and deeply reverential culture, but as many ex-pats and frequent visitors to the island have observed, Bali has undergone a massive transformation in the …
The Buleleng Tourism Office is in the process of overhauling the dolphin-watching tour operation in Bali’s northern beach resort town of Lovina. The drafting of new regulations comes after meetings last month to discuss the urgent need to regulate the local industry for the good of both tour operators’ and tourists’ experiences. The news of …
Bali’s Karangasem Regency can be found in the east of the island. The area is breathtakingly beautiful and often overlooked by holidaymakers who naturally gravitate towards resort areas like Kuta, Sanur, and Nusa Dua. Cross Hotels & Resorts have launched a new hotel brand called Kaura, with their first hotel Kaura Bali nestled into the …
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 first month of the year may almost be over, but tourism leaders in Bali are still mapping out the year ahead. Earlier this week, Bali was announced as a strong second place in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards; now, tourism leaders are speaking out about their predictions for travel trends in 2023. The Chairman of …
Business owners in the northern Bali resort village of Lovina have reported rising demand for dolphin-watching tours. Marine tourism business owners in Lovina were badly affected by the loss of tourism bought about by the pandemic. But as Bali approaches the year anniversary since international borders reopened, dolphins watching tour guides in Lovina finally feel …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has officially opened a new eco-tourism initiative in Kintamani, Bangli Regency. The eco-tourism program is based in the Glagalinggah Pine Forest in Bali’s highlands. Sitting 1,200m above sea level, the pine forest has been inaugurated by the Governor as a destination for tourists to learn ‘messages of environmental preservation alongside local …
Tourism in Bali is steadily shifting towards more environmentally sustainable practices. While some hotels are taking small progressive steps like stopping using plastic straws or changing bed linens fewer times during each guest’s stay, some hotels are taking even bigger steps. Mana Ubud is one of Bali’s most highly regarded eco-tourism businesses. Mana Ubud is …
While tourism along the southern coast of Bali bounced back reasonably quickly after successive lockdowns, nature and adventure tourism were a little slower to gain traction. Notably, communities running village and adventure-based tourism experiences further inland were vocal about their need for support in the wake of the pandemic. Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno has been …
The community of Temesi Village in Gianyar Regency has come together to create a community-led tourism initiative that they hope will bring travelers from all over the world to their home. The project has been led by the younger generation in the village who believe that strong environmental values and a picturesque destination will be …