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. …
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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 …
In 2024 Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for all international arrivals on the island. The announcement of the new tourism tax has got Bali lovers from all walks of life offering their two cents on how the funds can be best spent to support local communities and improve the tourist experience. Bali’s Governor …
At the beginning of the year, officials announced that they wanted to see 4.5 million international tourists visit the island in 2023. A little over halfway into the year, leaders are hopeful that the island will not only meet but surpass tourism targets for this year. It is clear that Bali is in high demand …
Bali is a destination that caters to every kind of tourism. From solo backpackers to honeymoon couples, from families to big groups of friends — Bali has something for everyone. As the island continues to welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists every month, group tours are becoming increasingly popular. Group tour travel experiences have an …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is undergoing a serious revival in popularity. The destination was Bali’s first major beach resort, but over the years as new destinations evolved, Kuta Beach started to feel a little forgotten. Now, leaders in the area are making both big and little changes to keep Kuta Beach as enjoyable as ever for …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the press about the future of tourism in the country. Minster Uno has revealed how the country is on track to surpass tourism targets for 2023 and how the future of the sector may look in the years to come. Speaking from the …
It is widely acknowledged that Bali has a problem with waste management. While the Island is synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, verdant tropical jungle, and crystal clear caldera lakes, the reality is that the island is struggling to protect these ecosystems from the influence of plastic pollution. Leaders and communities across Bali, as well …