In light of the conflict in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices, Idnoenisa has ordered its civil servants to work from home. With the policy now taking effect after the Eid al-Fitr public holidays, Bali Immigration has confirmed that the situation will not affect tourists. Speaking to the media, Bali’s Ngurah Rai …
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The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect for three years now, yet ask the average tourist about the policy, and they’ll stare at you blankly. Even if they did know what the policy was, could any of us point to what the funds have been spent on? The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, …
As Bali welcomes an increasing number of tourists every year, the island’s infrastructure is in desperate need of levelling up. Traffic is one of the most widespread issues in the province, impacting both local people, tourists, and the environment. However, there is no overnight solution, and the island requires serious investment and strategic planning to …
How many times have we written this now?! We’ve lost count, but…the Suwung TPA is about to close. For real this time. No going back. Done. Bali’s largest open landfill site, the Suwung TPA, has been slated to close for more than five years, but with the date being pushed back, locals, leaders, and frequent …
Both the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Wardhana, and the Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, have visited Bali this week and stopped by some of the island’s most popular attractions. Ni Luh Puspa headed to the central highlands and visited Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul. Minister Wardhana set off for Gianyar Regency and visited …
Tourism entry fees to destinations like Kintamani and Nusa Penida have been a hot topic of conversation in Bali this week. This is because these kinds of entry fees come on top of existing tourism taxes and fees that visitors are expected to pay to have access to Bali’s most idyllic regions. There are, however, …
Bali’s tourism fees have sparked debate across the island this week. While Bali is one of the more affordable destinations in Asia, the increasing number of fees, levies, and taxes has begun to frustrate some tourists and raise concerns among local leaders. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been keeping an eye on the conversation, …
Kintamani is one of Bali’s fastest-growing destinations. Once seen as a quick coffee stop on the way up to Mount Batur, Kintamani is now a destination in its own right and one that we here at The Bali Sun really love. The town, however, has gone viral this week, and we’re here to help clear …
The global oil crisis may be hitting headlines this week, but airline schedules are telling a very different story. Not only has AirAsia Indonesia just launched a new direct service to Bali, but low-cost carrier Jetstar has also opened a pioneering new route. Bali will always be one of the most in-demand destinations in the …
Bali is one of the safest travel destinations in Asia. As with any travel hotspot, though, scams are an issue. One of the most common scams seen in Bali and across the world is the money exchange scam. Despite this classic trick being exposed in viral videos time and again, tourists are still being duped, …
Bali’s most sacred volcano will be closed to the public for the next month. Mount Agung, which is Bali’s tallest and most spiritually significant peak, will be closed for cleaning ceremonies; this means that all tourist visits and hikes will be prohibited. Here at The Bali Sun, we keep our readers up to speed with …
With the conflict in the Middle East impacting global oil prices, leaders around the world are already starting to implement energy-saving measures. Indonesia is no exception. With new energy-saving measures introduced for civil servants and some students, the decision to implement measures this soon has got tourism leaders questioning if the travel sector will be …