Tourists planning their visits to Bali, and those who are already on the island, are being urged to only book tours and travel experiences with officially certified guides and travel companies. The warnings come after a tourist was scammed and assaulted by someone posing as a guide. Tourists in Bali are being advised to do …
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It’s official: Bali’s new tourism tax is up and running. The now mandatory tourism levy is part of a sustainable tourism initiative to ensure Balinese culture and heritage are preserved and generate funds to level up tourism infrastructure. The long-awaited tourism tax is now in place for all foreign tourists arriving in Bali. The one-time …
Bali’s struggles with waste management are no secret. There are dozens of initiatives underway to help tackle the problem. Yet, while the government, NGOs, and social impact enterprises work to create solutions, it seems that some companies keep contributing to the problem. Sungai Watch, one of the biggest environmental NGOs in Bali, has just released …
With just one day to go before Bali’s Tourism Tax is introduced, officials have revealed the outcome of the trial period of the new initiative. Leaders say that so far, over USD 100,000 has been collected in tourism tax revenue. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters, “We tested the …
One of the most popular adventure activities for tourists on vacation to Bali is to hike to the summit of Mount Batur to watch the sunrise. Mount Batur is the island’s second-highest peak, with Mount Agung standing proudly at 3,031m; both peaks pose their own unique challenges. There is perhaps something of a misconception that …
Bali’s new tourism police civil service unit has officially started its patrols. The newly appointed officers will be out and about in Bali’s busiest resorts and at top attractions, ready to help tourists in need and communicate the dos and don’ts of the island. It was revealed earlier this week, much to the excitement of …
Indonesia will have a general election on the 14th of February, 2024; with the final days of campaigning underway, all eyes are on the three presidential candidates before the country goes to the ballot. The three presidential candidates have been discussing everything from social housing to tourism and economic growth to major infrastructural developments. Anies …
Bali’s new tourism tax will come into effect on the 14th of February, 2024. Officials have been talking about the new tourism levy for months, but as the big launch looms closer, the final details are being revealed. It has now been confirmed once and for all which visitor visa categories will be exempt from …
Bali’s Kuta Beach has long been one of the most popular vacation destinations on the island. The resort is home to some of the biggest hotel complexes and is loved by holidaymakers from around the world. However, their local task forces have been kept busy lately. There are a number of local task forces in …
On the 14th of February, Bali’s new sustainable tourism levy will come into effect. All international tourists arriving on the island will be required to pay an IDR 150,000 fee to contribute to the preservation of the Balinese culture and its natural heritage. The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has just revealed …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa is best known for being home to dozens of watersports and outdoor adventure centers. Tourists can hop aboard a banana boat, jet ski, parasail, and more; it’s all good old-fashioned fun in the sun. As the low seasons are well underway, there are pockets of Bali that are way quieter than usual. …
In just a matter of days, the new Bali Tourism Civil Service Police Unit will be deployed out on the island’s streets at busy resort hotspots and popular tourist attractions. The new police unit is tasked with being on hand to support tourists and keep public peace…they will be joined by five very adorable assistants. …