Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the first round of funds generated from the newly introduced Tourism Tax Levy will be integrated into the Provincial Government’s Annual Budget (APBD). The Bali Province General Secretary, Dewa Made Indra, confirmed that the 2024 revised budget would direct tax funds toward cultural protection and environmental conservation. According to …
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With the number of dengue-related deaths rapidly rising in Jakarta, and cases rising in Bali, leaders are revisiting discussions around the introduction of Wolbachia mosquitos across the country. The project was paused in Bali after concerns were raised about the program so that the Indonesian Ministry of Health could conduct further independent investigations into the …
Bali has introduced spot-check drug tests on tourist drivers at top tourist attractions on the island. The first spot checks were conducted on Friday, April 19th. The spot checks are part of a wider mission to crack down on the use of drugs and tourist service providers driving and conducting work activities under the influence. …
Bali is preparing to host the World Water Forum from the 18th – 25th May. This major international conference will see world leaders and their delegations arriving in Bali to discuss water’s role in the environment, public health, business, politics and how they all intersect. In order to ensure both the safety of the World …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that more tourism tax payment counters will be installed and made available for immediate use at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. The move has been supported by the hundreds of travel agencies who have been on the frontline of combating flaws in the newly introduced system. The Bali Tourism …
Bali’s most famous waterpark, Waterbom in Kuta, has pledged to become net zero by 2033. This incredible climate pledge, they hope, will show the world that if a waterpark can achieve meaningful sustainability goals, then anyone and everyone can. Waterbom is the most popular waterpark in Bali. Loved by locals, families, friends an even solo …
Local communities in Bali responsible for small and emerging tourism developments on the islands are turning to social media to help visitors find their off-path destinations. Indonesia is one of the world’s largest users of Instagram and TikTok, and social media has long proven to be a valuable tool for #TravelInspiration. Bali’s most popular tourism …
As the Eid vacation period draws to a close, tourism managers are taking a look back over a hectic few weeks on the island. Many of Bali’s top beaches received a huge influx of tourists, and managers are happy to see the island returning closer to the norm of the pre-pandemic. One beach, in particular, …
Tourists and residents in Bali are being urged to pay attention to extreme weather warnings issued around the province and surrounding regions. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued warnings for heat waves, strong winds, and physical natural disasters. The Head of the Center for Public Meteorology, Andri Ramdhani, issued a statement informing the …
Bali tourists are being reminded of the protocols they must follow when exchanging cash in Bali. While the authorities work to crack down on scam money changers, there is a sneaky trick that some scam changers will use any chance they get. In the most recent case of money-changing fraud, a tourist holidaying in the …
A top professor of tourism in Bali has spoken out about the negative impacts the industry is having on the island’s cultural identity. Professor I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama, who is the Chancellor of Dhyana Pura University in Dalung, Bali, shared his observations with reporters. Speaking to the press, Prof Rai explained “The tourism industry …
The local community, which manages part of the popular tourist resort of German Beach in south Bali, hopes that the provincial government will hand over more responsibility for the area. The German Beach Management team wants to have more say over how the tourist beach is maintained and developed. Speaking to reporters, Wayan Sudi, who …