Bali’s leading tourism officials have given their backing to a ban on the development of new accommodation, food, and beverage businesses in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts for the next two years. A moratorium was due to be in effect by the end of October 2024, but finishing touches are still being added to the new …
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Leaders in Bali have come together to discuss the safety guidelines and systems in place on the island’s most popular volcanic hiking routes. Hiking up Mount Batur or Mount Agung for sunrise is one of the most famous bucket list activities in Bali, but in recent years, the number of tragedies on the mountainsides has …
Over the last few months, leaders in Indonesia have been reviewing visa categories for any potential loopholes or grey areas where foreigners have been able to abuse the country’s immigration system. There is an ongoing crackdown on foreigners abusing the visa-on-arrival program, as well as the pre-investment visa category, and now political leaders want to …
The Indonesian National Council for Special Economic Zones has revealed that the Health Special Economic Zone in Sanur is now among the country’s top five best areas. The Sanur has received over IDR 2.29 trillion in investment and is set to be fully operational in 2025. The Sanur will offer world-class integrated medical tourism and …
Both candidates for the Bali governorship have issued statements regarding controversial comments made by the new President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, this past weekend. During his first official visit to Bali as President, Subianto said that he would build North Bali International Airport and that the project would see Bali become the new Singapore or …
The Australian Government has issued updated guidance for tourists heading to Bali. The updates come as a number of Australian tourists have been seriously injured and, in some tragic cases, even lost their lives on the paradise island in the last few months. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, but the …
Leaders in Bali have shared their concerns in a recent statement issued by the new President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, that Bali should become the new Singapore or new Hong Kong with the presence of North Bali International Airport. President Subianto visited Buleleng Regency during his election campaign and promised the people of the region …
Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed the latest round of deportations to the media. Updates show that immigration’s commitment to cracking down on foreigners breaking the law and abusing the immigration system regarding visas and residency permits will be upheld in the long term. The latest round of deportations has seen citizens from Pakistan, Morocco, …
Bali may be in the middle of the low season, but demand for travel remains high. While the number of arrivals always dips after the long school holidays, travel data shows that Bali’s popularity is continuing to build and that tourism targets will certainly be smashed this year. The Central Statistics Agency shared the latest …
North Bali Airpot is back on the cards by order of the President. Only last week, top tourism officials in Bali spoke to reporters to suggest that the development was not an urgent project and one that should be sidelined. Yet, during a visit to the province this weekend, President Prabowo Subianto not only recommitted …
Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …