As Bali moves closer to introducing the new tourism tax for all international arrivals, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has given his nod of approval for the new legislation. The new tourism tax will come into effect in early 2024. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, told reporters in Jakarta …
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Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s original resort destination. The coastal getaway is home to everything holidaymakers could want and need from a classic beach vacation. From affordable hotels to buzzing nightlife, vibrant markets and shopping streets, and great places to eat, it’s easy to see why Kuta is a firm favorite of returning Bali …
Bali is in the process of cracking down on badly behaved tourists and foreigners breaking the conditions of their visas on the island. As part of the strategy, authorities in Bali are also investigating the apparent rising number of illegally operating accommodation businesses that are owned and operated by both local people and foreigners. In …
In the wake of Friday’s elevator tragedy that claimed the lives of five young tourism workers, leaders in Bali have begun assuring the public that the incident will be investigated so that nothing similar may ever happen again. Leaders from Bali Police, the provincial government, and the tourism board have spoken to the press to …
Communities across Bali are in mourning after the tragic loss of five local tourism workers who were killed in an elevator accident on Friday, 1st September. The staff were in the hotel’s outdoor elevator when a cable snapped, plummeting the elevator to the ground. The tragedy took place at the Ayu Terra Resort in Kedewatan, …
Bali’s Deputy Governor, known mostly by his nickname Cok Ace, has spoken to reporters about how campaign efforts have helped curb bad behavior by tourists on the island. Since the beginning of the year Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of incudes of tourists breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. Bali’s …
Immigration officials in Bali have revealed new data that shows how many foreigners have been deported from the island so far this year. The news comes as the tourism hotspot commits to cracking down on illegal and culturally disrespectful behavior by foreign visitors on the island. The Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies has celebrated the Indonesian Village Tourism Awards 2023. Of course, Bali provided a number of winners. As the country’s flagship tourism destination, Bali often paves the way for tourism trends around the country. The Indonesian Village Tourism Awards were designed to help drive the tourism economy across the …
Bali has already welcomed hundreds of thousands of tourists on their vacations so far this year. While the vast majority of international arrivals on the island are well-behaved and respectful of the law and local customs, Bali has seen a shocking rise in the number of people behaving in seriously worrying ways over the last …
Nusa Penida is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia. Situated in the province of Bali, the outlying island is home to endangered wildlife like turtles, manta rays, and even critically endangered birds like the Bali Starling. The island has a wealth of natural beauty to preserve, and leaders are taking their role in …
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Bali was struck by a whopping 7.1 magnitude earthquake. While the epicenter of the earth ways was deep in the Java Sea, within the waters of North Lombok, residents and tourists across all communities in Bali felt the impact of the seismic activity with many people left frightened …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airpot has won a prestigious award. As the airport welcomes a seemingly ever-increasing number of travelers, leaders are keen to ensure that the transportation hub is aligned with environmental sustainability values. I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport was crowned one of the winners at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2023. The …