The Head of Immigration at Ngurah Rai has confirmed that tourists will soon be issued with do’s and don’ts travel advice booklets upon arrival in the province. The initiative was launched back in 2023 but was halted after the Tourism Office chose to promote travel guidelines by alternative means. Suhendra, the Head of Immigration at …
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Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, with over 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals each month; leaders have been working to make things easier and more efficient for travelers on the go. Indonesian Ministers are also investigating ways to make flights more affordable for both domestic and international travellers. I …
For decades, Bali’s tourism leaders have encouraged tourists to visit new and emerging destinations on the island. With the province managed as nine administrative regencies, it is Badung Regency that has become the most popular with tourists. Home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu, leaders want to make it easier for tourists to explore …
In July, Bali saw not one but two helicopters become seriously tangled in kite strings during scenic tourist flights over the island. One helicopter crash landed close to Suluban Beach, and while there were no reported injuries, the situation could easily have ended in tragedy. Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has confirmed he will create new regulations …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has this week listed Bali to discuss the future of tourism on the island. He has responded to an investigation into a beach club that was set to be built in Sanur’s new special economic zone, which is dedicated to medical and wellness tourism. Sanur is one of …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued renewed warnings to foreigners who wish to travel to destinations like Bali on tourist visas and attempt to conduct work activities. Minister Uno has promised ’firm action’ against those who break the conditions of their visas. Minister Uno confirmed that immigration teams will not …
Over the last week, conservation around the idea of creating a tourist casino in North Bali has been hot. With gambling in all forms illegal across Indonesia, the prospect of opening a casino in the island’s poorest regency has been met with a mixed set of responses from politicians, local community leaders, tourism businesses, communities, …
It may only just be August, but Bali’s leading beach clubs and entertainment venues are already organizing New Year’s Eve celebrations. With just a few months to go before the biggest party night of the year, venues are hustling to secure their top artists and organize the night to remember. Bali is home to the …
The Bali Urban Railway Network is one of the most anticipated development projects in the province. Talk of the initiative has been happening for well over a decade, and this coming September, the first phase of construction will start on the railway that is set to change Bali forever. The Bali Urban Rail Network will …
The latest travel figures show that Bali is on track to seeing its busiest year on record for international tourism. With national figures set to welcome 14 million international arrivals in 2024, Bali has already surpassed predictions for this stage of the year. However, not all tourism leaders are convinced this is all positive news. …
An Italian tourist has died after falling 25m from a jungle ridge at a popular Bali waterfall. The man, who has been identified by his initials ZG, 49, was visiting the waterfall while on vacation with his girlfriend BI on Sunday, 4th August. The man and his partner had been staying at the Homm Saranam …
Since Director General Silmy Karim was appointed to his post in 2023, the Indonesian Immigration Office has been on a mission to level up its services for both Indonesian citizens and foreigners. From new visa categories to improved online services and now even more efficient communication, it is clear that Karim is sticking to his …