Officials in Bali have taken the strategy on how to deal with unruly tourists on the island to the next level. Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration has announced the formation of a new task force that will be dedicated to cracking down on badly-behaved tourists on the island. Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, …
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Tourism leaders in Bali’s more off-the-beaten-path locations are calling on the authorities and banks to help them improve their business models. Village tourism leaders are speaking up about the need for simple improvements that will make traveling easier and more enjoyable for tourists in Bali’s emerging destinations. Village tourism leaders in Bali’s increasingly popular Munduk …
Immigration officials have launched a new hotline for concerned citizens to report tourists who have been behaving badly on the island. The move comes as the Director General of Immigration for Indonesia has also launched a new task force dedicated to eliminating disrespectful and illegal behavior by foreigners in the province. Speaking to reporters at …
Earlier this month, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he will be introducing a mandatory tourism tax in 2024. The announcement triggered a huge response from Bali lovers and tourism stakeholders. Now the Governor has revealed more details about his plans. Speaking from Denpasar on Thursday, 20th July, Governor Wayan Koster announced that the new …
Bali is one of the most family-friendly tourist destinations in the world. Perfect for children of all ages, the Island of the Gods is one of the most exciting and engaging vacations for any young family. There are, however, some precautions that must be taken, especially for children. As has sadly become an annual warning …
Last week Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that he will be introducing a tourism tax in 2024. In a move that has been on the cards for a while, the provincial government has formally begun the process of creating the legislative changes necessary to implement a tourist tax. But some people aren’t too happy about …
Police in Bali have disclosed the details of the sheer volume of reports they are receiving about the behavior of some tourists on the island. The news comes as officials on the Island of the Gods are cracking down on lawless and disrespectful behavior by foreigners on holiday. Speaking at a press conference in Denpasar, …
One of Bali’s most popular temples has launched a new activity for visitors. Uluwatu Temple is one of the most famous temples on the island and is popular with tourists who want to admire the stunning view of the Indian Ocean and also interact with wild monkeys. There are dozens of opportunities to observe wild …
Bali is preparing to host the International Tourism Investment Forum conference at the end of July. The event is designed for tourism stakeholders to come together to talk about how, when, where, and why investment should be utilized in the tourism sector. While the conference itself might not bring immediate excitement to holidaymakers, the outcomes …
Bali has been experiencing a barrage of unseasonable heavy rains over the last few weeks. The shock weather front has caused hundreds of millions of rupiahs worth of damage across the island. One particularly famous temple in Bali, which is also super popular with tourists, has experienced significant damage. Uluwatu Temple is one of the …
Bali’s Search and Rescue teams have been called out to rescue tourists once again from what is fast becoming the province’s most dangerous beach. Emergency rescue teams were called to save the life of a British tourist in Nusa Penida on Wednesday 12th, July. Kelingking Beach is easily the most recognizable vista in Bali. The …
The Indonesian Tourism Minster has announced new data that revealed that Bali has already surpassed targets for 2023. Minister Uno has also revealed how much the average tourist is spending during their stay on the island. Overall, he’s pleased with the progress, and data shows that tourists are happy with Bali too. Bali had targeted …