The Indonesian National Council for Special Economic Zones has revealed that the Health Special Economic Zone in Sanur is now among the country’s top five best areas. The Sanur has received over IDR 2.29 trillion in investment and is set to be fully operational in 2025. The Sanur will offer world-class integrated medical tourism and …
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Both candidates for the Bali governorship have issued statements regarding controversial comments made by the new President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, this past weekend. During his first official visit to Bali as President, Subianto said that he would build North Bali International Airport and that the project would see Bali become the new Singapore or …
2024 was set to be Bali’s biggest year on record for cruise travel, and the hypothesis has been proven correct so far. In fact, cruise travel is about to see a notable rise in Bali as we head towards the end of the year. With the MV Silver Nova Cruise Ship in the dock this …
The Australian Government has issued updated guidance for tourists heading to Bali. The updates come as a number of Australian tourists have been seriously injured and, in some tragic cases, even lost their lives on the paradise island in the last few months. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, but the …
Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed the latest round of deportations to the media. Updates show that immigration’s commitment to cracking down on foreigners breaking the law and abusing the immigration system regarding visas and residency permits will be upheld in the long term. The latest round of deportations has seen citizens from Pakistan, Morocco, …
Bali may be in the middle of the low season, but demand for travel remains high. While the number of arrivals always dips after the long school holidays, travel data shows that Bali’s popularity is continuing to build and that tourism targets will certainly be smashed this year. The Central Statistics Agency shared the latest …
North Bali Airpot is back on the cards by order of the President. Only last week, top tourism officials in Bali spoke to reporters to suggest that the development was not an urgent project and one that should be sidelined. Yet, during a visit to the province this weekend, President Prabowo Subianto not only recommitted …
Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
New travel data shows that almost all business class seats available to and from Bali are selling out. Travel developers in the region are hopeful that this is an indicator that Bali can do more to offer luxury and high-end tourism experiences to an increasingly demanding market. According to the Commercial Director for Garuda Indonesia, …
Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple, on the Tabanan Regency Coast, is one of the most spiritually significant and popular temples on the island. As tourist visits continue to increase, leaders are working on new ways to entertain visitors. A new project will see a stage installed in the temple complex for cultural performances and more. Leaders …
Big changes are to be implemented at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. New improvements will help tourists who are arriving on the island to find onward taxi services with more ease and far less hustle and bustle than seen in the arrivals area at present. The changes are being brought in quickly following …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …