Munduk is the name that is hot on the lips of every Bali lover right now. Whether a returning annual visitor or a first-time holidaymaker, with Bali’s leading destinations more popular than ever, travelers are seeking new destinations that offer the chance to connect with the natural and cultural charm of the island. One of …
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Top tourism leaders in Bali have backed the idea of issuing sanctions against tourists who fail or refuse to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory fee came into effect in February, but only 40% of eligible visitors have been making their contribution. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association …
Permits are in the process of being granted to the grandson of Indonesia’s second president to establish a 6-star hotel in the resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo’s company will build a hotel and golf resort overlooking the ocean. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo has established a subsidiary company called PT New Kuta Golf …
This week, the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, confirmed that he and his teams have launched a new system to make it even easier for big-name music artists to come and play live. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies has teamed up with the National Police to create a digital …
Bali is preparing to integrate and launch a new smart bus system that will massively improve public transportation availability on the island. The new system is set to be up and running in 2025 and will connect the electric bus rapid transit system with an intelligent transport system. Speaking to reporters the head of the …
Bali tourism development in Bali continues to boom, and the issue of transportation continues to grow. As leaders are working to develop everything from new bus lanes to tram systems, railway networks, and a new international airport, some tourism developers are looking into the viability of floating airports and seaplane travel along the island’s coast. …
As the high season steps into full flow in Bali, security officials in the island’s biggest tourism hotspots have been ordered to increase patrols to help keep the public safe. The increased patrols are focused in the Canggu area, though they will be conducted throughout tourism resorts in Badung Regency. The first of the increased …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has told reporters that he is considering introducing a fine for tourists who fail to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The fee, which is charged at IDR 150,000 per person, is mandatory for all international travelers and holidaymakers visiting the province. Acting Governor Jaya …
Bali lovers are worried that they will have to start looking into alternative vacation destinations if provincial leaders go ahead with ideas to raise the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy to USD 50 per person. Currently, the IDR 150,000 fee (USD 10) is only being paid by around 40% of eligible tourists. As leaders …
A top official from the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is calling on the public to formally report any and all instances of foreigners behaving badly on the island. The calls come as leaders feel there has been a rise in the number of foreigners on the island, disrespecting …
Surf lovers in Bali have just been given a huge travel gift! A new direct flight service between Bali and the incredible surf destination of Sumbawa has just launched and ocean-adoring adventurers are not going to want to miss this opportunity! The low-cost airline Wings Air opened a new direct flight route from Bali to …
Leaders in Bali are calling on the public to end social media vigilantism in order to help preserve the tourism resort’s public image. Calls come as there has been another sharp rise in the amount of viral videos and formal reports of tourists behaving badly in Bali. Speaking to reporters, the – Deputy Mayor of …