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Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has announced her vision to connect Indonesia’s tourism industry with the world. Bali, as Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, is perhaps one of the most famous travel hotspots in the world, but now Minister Wardhana wants the island to be the gateway to the archipelago.  Speaking at the Bali …

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Tourists planning visits to Bali and other top destinations in Indonesia are being warned of scams and issues with travel agents that have the potential to ruin a dream vacation. The news comes after a group of tourists were left abandoned at Labuan Bajo Marina Port in the Flores Islands after a fraudulent travel agent …

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Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has issued urgent statements condemning the extortion of tourists in top destinations around the country. As Bali is Indonesia’s biggest tourism destination, efforts are now underway to promote more regions across the country. However, as tourism spreads, leaders want to ensure a safe and comfortable visit for …

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The Indonesian Government is on a mission to harness the potential of travel and tourism nationwide to boost the economy. This renewed commitment to developing sustainable tourism could bring a series of impressive benefits to Bali tourists, who will be encouraged to engage with travel in new ways.  Speaking at the 37th Joint Meeting of …

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For upwards of a million Australians every year, Bali is the destination of choice for a quick and easy vacation in the sun. The Islands of the Gods is a home away from home for so many Australians, yet the Minister for Tourism wants to see more tourists adding destinations to their trips.  Indonesia is …

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Both Human Rights organizations and travelers to Indonesia and Bali are raising concerns over a new bill set to be passed on the 15th December. The bill was previously tabled in 2019 but, after protests and backlash nationwide, was put on the back burner.  Now, the bill is about to be tabled once again, and …

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Since the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II on the afternoon of Thursday 8th, September, messages of condolences have been sent to the British Royal Family from around the world. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has shared his ‘deepest sympathy for the Royal Family, the government, and the people of the UK. Queen Elizabeth …

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The debate as to whether Bali is considered the tourism capital of Indonesia has continued this week as the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, addressed the country about his tourism targets and vision for the sector’s economic recovery.  Indonesia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, has made a statement of support for …

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A police car plunged into a ravine along with its passengers in Sekartaji Village, Nusa Penida this April. An official from the Police Department confirmed that a group of police conducting an investigation in Nusa Penida had an accident this April, as the car they were riding plunged into a ravine due to an engine …

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A 41-year-old man named Hermanto from Pengambengan Village, Jembrana has gone missing after falling over from his boat in the western Bali coastal area. The Coordinator of Jembrana Search and Rescue (SAR), Dewa Putu Hendri Gunawan, confirmed that a rescue operation was started after receiving a report regarding the incident that caused Hermanto to go …

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The Bali Search and Rescue team rescued four domestic tourists who got stuck at sea in southern Bali. The Head of Bali Search and Rescue, Gede Darmada, confirmed that 4 domestic tourists identified as Natasia, Ananda, Efrata, and Christian were rescued after being stuck on their boat during the high tide on Gunung Payung Beach …

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23,098 people left Bali island and went to Java through Gilimanuk Port for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. An official from Gilimanuk Port confirmed that 7,508 vehicles, consisting of 3,255 motorbikes and 4,253 cars, carried 23,098 people across the Bali strait through Gilimanuk Port. They went to Java for the Eid Al-Fitr celebration on Tuesday morning …

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