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 …
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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 …
Top tourism officials in Bali have issued statements saying that the belief that the island is a tourism destination that permits total freedom must end. While Bali has long been associated as a travel hotspot where foreigners can let loose, those days are numbered, and leaders feel a new era of culturally respectful and sustainable …
The acting governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, issued more statements this week regarding the behavior of a small minority of foreigners in Bali. The Acting Governor is pressing for tougher measures against foreigners, which is causing problems in the province. Speaking from Nusa Dua on Thursday, 13th June, the Acting Governor of Bali …
Following a rise in reports of foreigners behaving badly in Bali, and as the high season gets underway, the Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, is calling on both alcohol vendors and tourists to act with great responsibility. Minister Uno’s comments come as an investigation remains underway into a British man who …
The Bali Provincial Government has confirmed that the Bali Tourism Tax Levy initiative, introduced in February this year, has generated a whopping IDR 117 billion, or USD 7.1 million. The policy requires all international arrivals to Bali to pay IDR 150,000 (USD 10) to contribute to protecting the island’s nature and culture and leveling up …
Bali is an incredible destination for a festival; good weather, good vibes and plenty of good people who just want to enjoy life on the paradise isle. The incredible Suara Festival will return to Nuanu City, overlooking Tabanan’s Nyanyi Beach, from July 26th to July 28th. In 2024 Suara Festival is going to be bigger …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has issued new statements regarding the Bali Tourism Tax. The initiative was introduced on the 14th of February, and funds are set to be spent on nurturing nature, preserving culture, and living up to tourism infrastructure. Acting Governor Jaya has spoken to reporters once again about …
Bali tourists are calling on fellow travelers to be aware of the level of care sometimes given to foreigners in hospitals. The calls come after an Australian tourist has shared the details of her ‘horrific’ ordeal in a Bali hospital this month. Whether in good health or managing existing medical conditions, it is essential for …