Construction is set to resume on one of Bali’s biggest infrastructure projects this month. Development teams have been given the go-ahead to recommence work on the long-awaited Gilimanuk-Medewi Toll Road, which will connect the heart of the island to the far west. In June 2024, further land acquisition processes will be allowed to be continued …
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Young Balinese academics and entrepreneurs are calling on the authorities to do more to protect the islands cultural and natural heritage against rampant tourism development. The calls have been echoed by many tourism leader, political figures and Bali lovers who feel that they are watching the island’s fragile cultural identity and ecosystems disappear before their …
Ubud Food Festival 2024 is officially underway this weekend. The festival, held in the heart of Ubud, will run from the 31st of May to the 2nd of June and will bring together some of the world’s greatest food enthusiasts and culinary experts for an unforgettable weekend full of feasts and festivities. The Ubud Food …
Bali’s fascinating farming system has been recognized by UNSECO as an essential aspect of human culture that must be preserved for generations to come. While going on a farm tour may not immediately jump out as a must-do activity on an island vacation, visiting Bali’s world-famous rice terraces is, in fact, one of the most …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has emphasized to the public that the government will not tolerate foreigners working in Indonesia when they hold only tourist visas. There are a series of tourism visa options available to foreigners, and none of them permit individuals to work in the country. His statements come …
Investors have started sharing their interest in the Bali Rail Network Project. The initiative has been on the cards for years, and leaders have been increasingly keen to get things moving to help tackle the island’s mounting traffic issues and create a reliable public transportation network. On Wednesday, 29th May, an event was held at …
Top tourism officials in Bali have confirmed that the development of culture-based tourism is still a top priority on the island. The statement comes as leaders have been facing kickbacks from politicians, tourism stakeholders, local communities, and Bali lovers regarding the state of tourism management on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, …
The Secret Garden Village Bali is one of the most underrated activity centers on the island. Located in Bedugul, the centre is the perfect stop off on a day trip to the Bedugul Highlands and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. One of the leading attractions at The Secret Garden Village is the guided herbalist and coffee-making …
Managers at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple have confirmed that they will be working with researchers to find the best way to manage and monitor monkey behavior. The monkeys of Uluwatu Temple have become famous around the world for their mischievous and often ‘criminal’ behavior. Speaking to reporters, the Manager of Tourist Attraction Management for the Outside …
Following a high-profile drug bust, more viral videos of tourists misbehaving, and the resort of Canggu being renamed on GoogleMaps as “New Moscow,” the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, refutes comments that Bali has been colonized. In a press conference held on Monday, 27th May, Minister Uno issued statements regarding the …
Bali’s tourism sector has been left reeling after comments issued by the former President and Leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, Megawati Sukarnoputri. The fifth president of Indonesia has four main critiques of the state of tourism in Bali in light of recent events. Sukarnoputri is said to have described Bali’s tourism management …
Travel data released by hotel booking platform Agoda shows that European tourists’ interest in traveling to Bali is soaring. The news confirms the recent statements by Bali tourism leaders regarding the need to implement more direct flights from top European cities to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International. Data from the travel platform shows that compared …