At the start of the year, the central government announced that new legislation would be introduced that would see Indonesia’s entertainment taxes increase to 40-75%. Tourism leaders and entrepreneurs in Bali have been vocal about their concerns about the price hike and are calling for it to be scrapped. The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs …
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Bali is easily one of the most romantic travel destinations in the world. Travel data shows that even in 2024, the Island of the Gods is still seducing honeymoon couples as frequently as ever, and there is one area in particular that has all the newlyweds feeling dreamy. Gianyar Regency, best known to tourists as …
Coffee lovers unite! The Island of the Gods is welcoming a new coffee shop in Denpasar, and this one is not to be missed. For many Bali lovers, the provincial capital is a functional place to do visa extensions and life admin, but there is so much to explore. The coffee culture is just the …
For more than a decade, Bali has been the destination of choice for digital nomads. Whether working as graphic designers, web builders, data analysts, or travel influencers, Bali is the original digital nomad haven. But in 2024 and beyond, the island could become Asia’s next tech startup hub. Bali has long been a travel destination …
One of the most spiritually enriching experiences tourists can take part in in Bali is a melukat ceremony. The traditional water blessing ritual performed by Balinese Hindus is an element of the culture Balinese people have been prepared to share with outsiders, and it must be respected. Footage of a male tourist attempting to perform …
As backlash grows against the Indonesian government’s decision to introduce a 40% entertainment tax, the Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out to dispel any worries industry leaders and Bali tourists may have. Several high-profile entertainment industry entrepreneurs have spoken out against the government’s decision to introduce a 40% entertainment tax. …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Office has confirmed that the island is taking traveler safety seriously. After news broke that a pair of American tourists were aggressively extorted by their taxi driver, leaders want to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable. The Bali Province Tourism Office has confirmed they are organizing a meeting with …
Tourism officials in Buleleng Regency in Bali are committing to improve tourist safety at top attractions in the area. Buleleng Regency sits northwest of the island and is home to top destinations like West Bali National Park, Lovina Beach, and Munduk. In 2024, the Buleleng Regency Tourism Office is encouraging all Tirta Tourist Attractions (DTW), …
Indonesia is set to make a whopping increase to the country’s entertainment tax. The national entertainment tax will now range from 40-75%, and entertainment businesses in Bali and the tourism sector are unhappy about it. There are genuine fears that this steep hike in Indonesia’s entertainment tax will negatively impact businesses nationwide. The goods and …
Leaders in Bali have suggested that the groundbreaking for the new Bali Railway Network could start by the end of this month. The Bail Railway Network will eventually comprise of six railway lines and one tram line connecting tourists and residents to all major tourism and business destinations on the island. The Bali Railway Network …
Nusa Penida’s top officials have held a meeting to discuss how best to keep tourists safe at Bali’s most dangerous beach. Kelingking Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world, but high waves, strong currents, and the precarious cliffside walkway have proven deadly to visitors. Leaders are deeply concerned about the high …
Over the New Year’s weekend, Bali saw record-breaking traffic congestion. The situation quickly became dire as hundreds of tourists had no option but to abandon their transfer vehicles and walk along the Mandara Toll Road hard shoulder to get to the airport on time. Officials in Bali have been clear that this station cannot be …