The Badung Regency Government has confirmed plans to develop a public transportation system by designing the construction of a tram line that appears to be set to run alongside the Bali Urban Rail Network, which is set to have construction start in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung Public Works …
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Provincial leaders are debating whether to increase the price of the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The tax was introduced in February 2024 and requires all international holidaymakers and tourists to pay IDR 150,000 to help preserve culture and nature in Bali and level up the tourism infrastructure on the island. In light of …
Tourists in Indonesia are being instructed to leave extra time when traveling through international airports in the coming days. This is because the National Data Center, which is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Information, is experiencing a range of technical issues with its servers. In a statement published on the Directorate General of …
The Bali Tourism Industry Association has revealed that they are working on an ambitious series of projects that will use AI to help boost international interest in Balinese culture. In a partnership with the UID Campus in Denpasar, AI will be utilized to help bring Bali’s culture to wider audiences both on the island and …
As 2024 is on track to smash tourism targets before the year is out, tourism leaders in Bali are already looking ahead to 2025 to see what international tourism figures will look like this time next year. Leaders predict that tourism will generate USD 22.1 billion in foreign exchange, with more tourists than before the …
Residents of Pererenan Traditional Village in Canggu have staged a demonstration on the Pererenan-Lima Beach front, expressing their rejection of a huge development that would completely change the landscape of the iconic coastal resort forever. The development is set to be built on state-owned land on Lima Beach at Pererenan in Canggu. The land around …
Tourists’ dream vacation in Bai ended tragically in Nusa Penida this week. A group of tourists from Qatar was swept out to sea from the iconic Kelingking Beach; two were injured, and one tragically lost their life in the waves. The three tourists were rolled by high and strong waves on the shoreline of Kelingking …
Bali is about to see the opening of a new tourist attraction in Buleleng Regency. The Kerthi Bali Turyapada Communications Tower is 98% complete. While it is first and foremost a transmission tower, leaders hope that the new landmark will become a tourism destination in its own right. The Turyapada Tower, which cost IDR 418 …
Tourists on the lookout for unique handicrafts, textiles, clothing, trinkets, and treats from their trip to Bali should seriously consider taking a trip up to the north. Handicraft vendors and artists in Bali’s northernmost beach resort are preparing for the high season and are ready to share their wares with the world. As the resorts …
It has been a big couple of weeks for aviation news in Bali. Major airlines have been announcing new direct flight services for the Island of the Gods left, right, and center. Bali lovers now have even more affordable ways to arrive at the vacation of their dreams. Australian travelers remain the most frequent international …
Tourism leaders in Bali are calling on the provincial and central governments to assess how building and development permits are granted to tourism businesses on the island. The calls come as many Bali lovers feel that the current rate of tourism infrastructural development in Bali is unsustainable and on a fast track to disaster. Leaders …
Tourism officials in Bali have confirmed that from now on Tourism Task Force Officers will be conducting spot checks on tourists twice monthly at top attractions. The spot checks will require tourists to show proof that they have paid their Tourism Tax Levy and present their QR-code for scanning. The news comes as the high …