On the 14th of February 2024, Bali will officially introduce its new tourism tax. The mandatory levy will see all international arrivals pay IDR 150,000, but many of the finer details are still up for discussion. Initially, the tourism tax was touted to help fund the preservation of Balinese culture, heritage, and landscapes. Following the …
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As hundreds of thousands of tourists are making their way home after celebrating Christmas and New Year in Bali, the island’s usual traffic chaos has gone from bad to worse. Provincial authorities are putting emergency measures in place to tackle the problem. The Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, has confirmed that a temporary shuttle …
The Director General of Immigration for Indonesia is on a mission to elevate the services provided by the department. Director General Silmy Karim wants to establish a world-class immigration service that benefits Indonesian citizens, expats, and tourists. Over the last few months, Karim and the Department of Immigration have announced a series of new services, …
With the New Year officially over and hundreds of thousands of tourists now making their way home, it’s become apparent that it is time to reflect, once again, on the behavior of some tourists on the island. In a debate that captivated the headlines in 2023, at the beginning of 2024, ‘bules’ behaving badly in …
An Australian father of two has been left fighting for his life after a moped crash in Bali. 24-year-old Kevin Malligan from Sydney was riding as a passenger on a moped when he was thrown from the bike, resulting in catastrophic injuries. Malligan was on holiday in Bali with friends when the driver of a …
The number of foreigners arriving in Bali in 2023 has reached over 5.2 million people. Australian tourists are still topping the charts as the most frequent international holidaymakers to the island. Leaders want to welcome yet more Aussies to the Island of the Gods in 2024. This week, the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made …
Bali is a province with so much to explore. With limited public transport options, many tourists choose to drive themselves around the island. Tragically, over the last 12 months, conditions on the island’s roads have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. The number of recorded collisions on Bali’s road has doubled in the last …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that some of the island’s busiest roads will be closed on New Year’s Eve. The move comes to help control traffic in and out of the Kuta resort, reducing congestion and ensuring public safety. The Head of Denpasar Traffic Police, Commissioner Made Teja Dwi Permana, spoke with reporters to confirm …
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 …
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 …