Leaders in Bali have come together to show a united front against badly behaved foreigners on the island. The Bali Provincial Government coordinated a meeting with the Bali Tourism Office and other key stakeholders to come up with new solutions to ensure that culturally respectful tourism is promoted to all who visit the island. Speaking …
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Tourists planning to be in Bali this coming September are in for such a treat. Locca Sea House in Jimbaran will be hosting Forever Young Festival on Friday 27th September and the line up includes some of the biggest pop legends from the late 90s and early 2000s. The lineup for Forever Young Festival immerses …
Bali’s peak season for tourism is reaching its zenith, with tens of thousands of tourists arriving every week; from now until the end of September, holidaymakers must prepare for crowds. However, there are a few ways in which savvy tourists can ensure their experience is as smooth and streamlined as possible. As the school holidays …
Leaders in Nusa Penida have confirmed that they will be introducing a new e-ticketing and tax levy system on the island. The Nusa Penida tourism tax levy has been in effect for years and is an additional fee to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The new e-ticking system will make it easier for tourists to …
MotoGP is big business in Indonesia. As one of the nation’s favorite sports, when the MotoGP tour comes to Lombok, even those who aren’t avid observers of the sport are glued to their screens. Bali-based MotoGP lovers are in for a treat this weekend as not one but two legends of the sport will be …
Bali is one of the best destinations in the world for tourists who want to explore a new culture. As an island province, Bali’s cultural heritage has its roots set firmly in history and is alive and thriving in the modern day. While so many regions around the world are slowly losing their cultural identity, …
Police in Bali’s booming tourism resort of Canggu have conducted Blue Light Patrols every Saturday night since the peak season began. These new Blue Light Patrols will continue throughout the high season to help give tourists, locals, and business owners peace of mind during the busiest nights of the week. Bali Police are conducting Blue …
Tourism leaders in Bali are seeking to promote undiscovered diving and snorkelling sites in the north of the island. As the province’s most popular dive sites become ever more crowded, conservationists and tourism leaders are seeking to create more snorkeling and diving experiences that wow tourists and reduce harm to the fragile marine ecosystems surrounding …
Tourists exploring Bali’s arts and culture capital must be mindful of new and existing traffic rules in the town. Ubud is one of the most popular places for tourists to rent a motorcycle to explore the outlying villages, jungles, and attractions, but parking and navigating the oneway system can be a bit of a nightmare …
Tourism experts in Bali are calling for the creation of a Cultural Tourism Honorary Board to help supervise the development of sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the island. The critique comes as many leaders and residents feel there has been a change in the way tourism development prioritises cultural respect and preservation. Tourism experts …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are invited to attend the Jatiluwih Festival 2024. The cultural celebration will be hosted at the world-famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency on the 6th and 7th of July. Festival reacted activities will span across the rice terraces and tourism centre from 9 am until 10.30pm on Saturday and …
A week of horror stories in Bali comes as an all too timely reminder to travelers to ensure that they have fully compressive medical and travel insurance before they jet off to paradise. Tourists and travelers must also read their insurance policies, including all the fine print, to make sure they are covered for every …