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 …
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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 …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he would ban all activities on the island mountains “forever” as a result of badly behaved tourists disrespecting the holy nature of the landscapes. The announcement caused a huge backlash from local communities and tourism operators who depended upon running tourism activities in the mountains for …
Lovina Beach is the most popular vacation destination in North Bali. The coastal town is popular with travelers seeking a more laid-back beach holiday with plenty of opportunity to dive into Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Now, leaders are heavily investing in improving the town in more ways than one. At first glance, news that the …
Bali’s much-loved Pandawa Beach in Uluwatu is undergoing a series of operational changes. The iconic beach, which sits along the island’s southern coast, will be divided into different zones so that tourists of every kind can enjoy the landscape with like-minded people. We’ve all experienced it in one way or another, visiting the beach or …
Bali’s Uluwatu is a blissfully beautiful coastal resort located on the island’s southern tip. The surfing paradise is undergoing a huge tourism boom right now, and new hotels, cafes, apartment blocks, and entertainment venues are being constructed all over the peninsula. This rapid development has local communities concerned about the legitimacy of some of the …
Bali is in the process of defining the future of tourism on the island. As a destination as synonymous with luxury as it is with budget backpackers, the island is facing a reckoning with what the future of tourism may look like and how tourism can help shape life on the island for the betterment …
Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued statements calling for Bali to start mitigating against the risks of overtourism. Bali is the most famous travel destination in Indonesia and is considered to be the country’s flagship tourism offering. Welcoming over 6 million international tourists a year before the pandemic, the island …
Road safety is something to take seriously wherever you are in the world. But in Bali, prioritizing road safety is ultra important. Every year dozens of tourists end up in the ER, even the ICU, as a result of collisions on the roads. To help improve tourist awareness of the rules of the road and …
Bali’s outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan are some of the most popular destinations in the province right now. The islands welcome thousands of visitors every day. Tourists from all around the world visit the islands to catch a glimpse of iconic landscapes like Kelingking Beach, Angels Billabong, and Devil Tears …
Seminyak’s La Favela has been the epicenter of the resort’s nightlife scene for an incredible ten years this week. The much-adored La Favela first opened its doors in 2013, and what a decade it has been! The restaurant and nightclub s now the signature business of LYD Bali, which includes some of the hottest entertainment …
It seems that everyone is on the same page about paying to visit Bali’s most popular attractions. Whether it be an entry ticket to a temple, a day pass for a beach club, or even a parking fee at the beach, there is a general level of acceptance from both residents and tourists that paying …