Bali’s Deputy Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, has spoken to the media about his novel solution to help prevent bad behavior from tourists in Bali. The Deputy Governor proposes that rather than name and shame violators who have been deported, only the nature of their misdemeanors will be revealed to the media and listed …
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Transport officials in Bali have made a huge announcement that will impact tourists who want to drive on the island. The news comes as the provincial government is working hard to crack down on badly behaved tourists on the island. By ‘badly behaved’, the behavior officials are looking out for is outright illegal. From operating …
Aan Village in Bali is investing huge sums of money in improving the infrastructure of the area to help boost tourism. The small village tourism project is managed by the local community. Last year the village came together to create the Aan Village secret waterfall tourism experience; now, they are investing in spiritual tourism opportunities. …
More local leaders in Bali have come out to share their support for a shift towards more high-quality tourism on the island. The new statements, issued by the Mayor of Denpasar, come just days after Bali Governor Wayan Koster proposed that quotas be created to limit the number of international arrivals to the island. Speaking …
Over the last two months, the conversation around how Bali could, or should, tackle the behavior of a small minority of unruly tourists has reached a fever pitch. Now the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, is proposing drastic measures to curb tourism on the island. Speaking at the Future Of Bali Development, 100 Years of …
Following the news of yet another arrest of foreigners in Bali for disrespecting a sacred site, one Balinese professor has spoken to the press about how and why tourists should dress appropriately at temples and other holy sites. A group of Russian tourists was recently arrested at Pengubengan Besakih Temple for not dressing appropriately at …
Officials in Bali have revealed that the island is on track to not only fulfill but likely surpass tourism targets this year. This comes as welcome news to tourism businesses on the island who are still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic. In a statement released earlier this week, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) …
Turtle conservation is one of the most important wildlife protection projects in Bali. These endangered creatures are under threat as their coastal nesting grounds become increasingly urbanized or degraded. Turtles are also highly under threat due to poaching. Thankfully in Bali, turtle conservation projects have been underway for decades. One of the most famous turtle …
The conversation around tourists behaving badly in Bali continues this week after another altercation between a local man and a tourist has gone viral. In the video, a foreigner can be seen pushing a local man after what has been reported online as a traffic violation. In the video, the local man, reported to be …
Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Offering the full spectrum of tourism experiences, from the ultra-luxurious to the shoestring, from the mountain tops to the coral reefs, from family-friendly holidays to the soul-searching solo journey, Bali’s tourism industry offers it all. For years now, political leaders and stakeholders in …
There is uproar in Bali as yet another foreigner has posted a photograph online of themselves posing inappropriately at a sacred site. The image, which has gone viral, has triggered the online community to condemn such disrespectful actions. The news comes as tensions in Bali are running high as a special task force has been …
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most famous and culturally significant landmarks. The coastal temple attracts millions of visitors every year, with people from all over the world heading to the sacred site to soak up the view and take those all-important photos. Now, officials who manage the temple are sharing some important new …