Tourism leaders in Bali are continuing the battle to track down and hold illegal tour guides on the island accountable. Tourism leaders are concerned that if the situation continues, the bad practices will reflect badly on the province’s travel sector. The practice of gacong is proving tricky to get a hold of in Badung Regency …
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The authorities in Bali’s Denpasar are cracking down on the use of firecrackers and fireworks in the run-up to New Year’s Eve. Officials are anticipating the use of fireworks over the coming days especially on the big countdown. With dozens of large-scale fireworks displays and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the works for the weekend. …
Bali’s Nusa Dua is known as one of the most luxurious resort destinations on the island. Nusa Dua is also an international tourist development destination; the area is famous for hosting the G20 Summit and other big international events. Nusa Dua is one of the best-organized tourist destinations in Bali. The resort is managed under …
The popular beach town of Canggu has experienced one of its busiest years on record for tourism. With hundreds of thousands of visitors exploring the beachfront and some of the world’s most highly regarded beach clubs, Canggu has rightfully earned its reputation as a top vacation destination. Two of Bali’s most famous beach clubs and …
Bali lovers have just been awarded a huge win from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration. Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration has announced the launch of a 5-year multiple-entry visa for tourism and business activities. The huge move comes as part of Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, is on a mission to modernize the Indonesian immigration …
For as many videos, reels, and photos of picturesque Bali landscapes and attractions, as there are on social media, there are just as many traffic jams – there or thereabouts! Bali’s traffic congestion woes are well documented by tourists and locals, and one thing is for sure: something has to change and quickly. Indonesia’s Transportation …
Bali lovers will already know how Indonesian food just hits differently. Now, the cuisine of the archipelago has been recognised in the world’s top ten by the international foodie community. The online experiential travel guide Taste Atlas collated the world’s top 100 cuisines in 2023. Indonesia has come in at an impressive sixth place. Indonesian …
With over one million tourists set to arrive in Bali in the coming days, officials on the island are taking safety and security seriously. From more police on patrol to more traffic officers on the street, Bali has confirmed that everything will run as smoothly as possible this Christmas. The Badung Regency Transportation Department has …
Leaders in Indonesia have been vocal this year about their vision for establishing sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the archipelago, especially in Bali. Now, top tourism stakeholders and industry leaders have come together for Eco Tourism Week 2023. As part of a collective effort to support more sustainable and climate-friendly tourism, leaders came together …
Leaders in Bali have committed to eliminating the practice of ‘gacong’ from the island. Gacong is the local word used to refer to tour guides who put pressure on tourist attractions to pay them a commission for bringing guests, despite not having a business relationship with the venue. The practice has been widespread across Bali’s …
It’s official! Bali will be busier than at any other time of year this Christmas and New Year period. Leaders have confirmed that Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International will be receiving a huge surge in passengers from the 19th of December to the 3rd of January, with one million travelers set to pass through …
The beauty of Bali as a travel destination is the huge range of accommodation options to choose from. Whether tourists are looking for a super budget-friendly bed and breakfast or the height of five-star luxury, whatever the travel style, Bali goes above and beyond. One of the most popular accommodation options in Bali is to …