Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies has celebrated the Indonesian Village Tourism Awards 2023. Of course, Bali provided a number of winners. As the country’s flagship tourism destination, Bali often paves the way for tourism trends around the country. The Indonesian Village Tourism Awards were designed to help drive the tourism economy across the …
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Bali has already welcomed hundreds of thousands of tourists on their vacations so far this year. While the vast majority of international arrivals on the island are well-behaved and respectful of the law and local customs, Bali has seen a shocking rise in the number of people behaving in seriously worrying ways over the last …
Nusa Penida is one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia. Situated in the province of Bali, the outlying island is home to endangered wildlife like turtles, manta rays, and even critically endangered birds like the Bali Starling. The island has a wealth of natural beauty to preserve, and leaders are taking their role in …
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Bali was struck by a whopping 7.1 magnitude earthquake. While the epicenter of the earth ways was deep in the Java Sea, within the waters of North Lombok, residents and tourists across all communities in Bali felt the impact of the seismic activity with many people left frightened …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airpot has won a prestigious award. As the airport welcomes a seemingly ever-increasing number of travelers, leaders are keen to ensure that the transportation hub is aligned with environmental sustainability values. I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport was crowned one of the winners at the ASEAN Energy Awards 2023. The …
Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. The province of Bali is comprised of Bali itself and the outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The outlying islands, which sit a 35-50-minute boat ride from the main island of Bali, are soaring in popularity with tourists right now. As demand rises, leaders are …
Bali’s traffic issues are no joke, but thankfully, officials across the island are working to try and tackle the issue as quickly as possible. As leaders announce huge road reconstruction works in the Uluwatu, village leaders in Canggu have implemented a small but impactful approach to take congestion on one of the busiest tourist shortcuts. …
Immigration officials in Bali have confirmed the successful deportation of an Indian national who was found guilty of stealing high-value items from British tourists on the island. The criminal investigation and deportation operation came as part of the mandate by the Bali Becik Task Force. Officials from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport confirmed …
Ubud is a resort destination in Bali best known for its arts and cultural scene. The town is one of the busiest tourism destinations in Bali, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors every week. As travel destinations go, Ubud is one of the safest places to explore, but in light of the increasing number of …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that an IDR 80 billion budget has been signed to acquire land to build a new road that will alleviate a huge amount of the island’s tourism traffic woes. The new road will be built in the increasingly popular resort of Uluwatu. As the resort of Uluwatu soars in popularity, …
It is fair to say that while Bali has had a largely successful year with tourism so far, the journey has not been without turbulence. As the island grapples with a rise in bad behavior by a small minority of tourists, leaders are working around the clock to create greater public awareness about how tourists …
Bali is seeking to establish new ways to preserve and promote traditional culture. As tourism continues to boom on the island, the provincial government is keen to ensure that tourists have a wide range of destinations to choose from. For decades there have been calls for tourism development to be more evenly distributed around the …