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 …
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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 …
With 2023 coming to a close, top tourist attractions in Bali are already looking to the year ahead. In 2024, there are set to be some big changes in Bali, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies is targeting the welcoming of 11.4 million international arrivals across the country. Bali is the biggest tourist …
Immigration officials in Bali are calling on tourists to start the electronic visa-on-arrival system as much as possible. While visa on-arrival will be available to arrange at Bali Airport for the foreseeable future, officials are encouraging tourists to use the e-VoA service to help reduce queues. At a special event held at the Hilton Garden …
On the 14th of February 2024, big changes will happen across Indonesia. The country will elect a new president, and the province of Bali will introduce its new tourism tax. The much-discussed tourism tax is set to be a mandatory fee for all international arrivals. What we know about the tourism tax so far is …
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. With Bali anticipating a huge influx of tourists over the festive break, tourism leaders are giving their assurances to the public that the island is ready and excited to celebrate the end of the year. Officials from the Bali Tourism Department have issued a statement for tourism operators on …