Aside from flying taxis and tourism visitor quotas, the North Bali Airport has been one of the most contentious ideas in Bali for the last decade. While the project has been shelved and then put back on the table and shelved again, supporters of the development are hopeful that the new incoming president will give …
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Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has been speaking to the media about novel ways to raise funds to help boost the country’s tourism economy. Minister Sandiaga Uno wants to see the newly introduced Golden Visa used to encourage more investment from wealthy family offices. Speaking to the press at the World Water Forum …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out about the increase in the number of tourism villas operating illegally in Bali. Speaking from the World Water Conference in Bali, Minister Uno says that both construction and business permits are being flouted. According to Minister Uno, many illegal villas are being misused …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued statements to the press, specifically calling on Russian and Ukrainian tourists and long-stay visitors in Bali to respect local culture. His statements come as two Ukrainian men and one Russian man have been arrested in connection with running a drugs lab in Canggu, and a …
A new date has been set for the grand opening of the new ICON Bali shopping mall in Sanur. The mall, said to be the biggest in Southeast Asia, was initially set to open in March and again in May, but a new date has been set for June. ICON Bali Mall, as a retail …
Elon Musk has officially launched Starlink in Indonesia. The tech entrepreneur has been in Bali for the World Water Conference and was joined by Indonesian government ministers to launch the internet service on the Island of the Gods. Indonesia is an archipelago state with over 17,000 islands, around 6,000 of which are inhabited. Starlink is …
Top officials in Bali are calling for the province to be granted special autonomous zone status for tourism so that leaders can manage the island differently. Leaders want to have greater political and administrative authority to manage the island in a way that is environmentally sustainable, economically prosperous, and beneficial to local people. The start …
The World Water Forum is being hosted in Bali until the 25th May. With world leaders and climate experts all gathered to discuss the world’s relationship with water, Indonesia has confirmed that it is doubling down on its commitment to the blue economy. A mission that will bring benefits to both local people and tourists. …
The World Water Forum is well underway in Bali, and water specialists, climate and environmental experts, and world leaders have all gathered to discuss “Shared Water Prosperity for All.” Indonesian leaders have confirmed that they have established a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates to create a mangrove research station on the island. The …
Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
With the World Water Forum officially kicking off in Nusa Dua on Saturday, 18th May, one top Bali attraction will be closed for four days to allow delegations and VIP guests undisturbed access. The iconic GWK Cultural Park closed its doors on the evening of 16th May and will not reopen until the 20th May. …
The World Water Forum will kick off in Nusa Dua on May 18th, with heads of state and delegations from over 175 countries arriving in Bali to discuss water and other topics. While leaders have assured tourists that they will be unaffected by the huge international event, some resorts are fully booked, meaning last-minute travelers …