It has been a big week for Indonesian politics as the new government has been sworn in, and new minister have taken up their posts. As the new Tourism Minister and Deputy Tourism Minister have stepped into their roles, tourism leaders in the province have been talking to the press about future plans, including updates …
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Bali’s former governor, Mangku Pastika, has been talking to reporters about his reflections on how Bali has been changing over the last few years. The former governor, who served from 2008 to 2018, has said that poverty is not welcome on the paradise island of Bali and that the incoming government needs to do more …
Exploring a new destination on foot is one of the most immersive and interesting ways to learn about an area’s culture, heritage, and, of course, local hidden gems. For most tourists visiting Bali, the easiest way to explore the province’s most important cultural landmarks is to hire a local driver and guide for the day …
Bali may be waiting on a moratorium to ban new tourism developments on the island, but that is not stopping some projects from getting the seal of approval right at the last moment. Nusa Dua is home to Bali’s highest concentration of five-star hotels and resorts, and it is about to get even bigger. The …
Bali’s beach clubs are some of the most popular entertainment venues on the island. For many tourists, visiting one of Bali’s world-famous beach clubs is the highlight of a vacation, but for some local communities, ex-pats, and even returning tourists to Bali, some of the entertainment on offer at Bali’s beach clubs is at odds …
Police in Bali are conducting increased traffic patrol operations as a result of what they are calling a ‘rampant’ rise in the number of violations on the island’s roads. Police are concerned that a huge amount of these violations are being carried out by tourists, and they want to see Bali’s roads safe for everyone. …
As Indonesia embraces its new government, newly appointed ministers are already getting to work outlining their plans for the next term. The newly appointed Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has been speaking to the press to hear about her plans to elevate travel and tourism in Indonesia to the next level. Sworn in as …
Construction workers, community members, and tourists have come together to help tackle coastal erosion on Bali’s iconic Kuta Beach. Following huge tidal swells over the last week, Bali’s Kuta Beach was once again badly impacted by high waves and tidal flooding. Coastal erosion on Kuta Beach has been an issue for decades. As the tide …
While many businesses in Bali respect local culture and go out of their way to preserve and elevate Balinese cultural values and protect the land, rapid tourism development is leading to what many local stakeholders are calling exploitative and culturally disrespectful behavior. As Bali continues to depend on tourism for a massive proportion of its …
As the new Indonesian government was sworn in this weekend, Sandiaga Uno, the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, was in Bali giving his final speeches and departing sentiments as he began to move on from his role. Speaking at the Sanur Village Festival, he delivered his hopes for the future of tourism in …
Immigration teams deployed as part of Operation Jagratara, a crackdown on foreigners abusing the visa system in Bali, have continued to find violations this week. Four more foreigners have been rounded up as part of the targeted immigration mission and have even been found to have been overstaying their visas by months on end. Speaking …
Bali is on the brink of a major clean water crisis. As the Gili Islands continue a longstanding battle to secure fresh water for both local residents and tourists, the impacts of water scarcity in Bali are being felt in several areas close to major tourism resorts. Badung Regency is home to Bali’s biggest and …