Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken out about the increase in the number of tourism villas operating illegally in Bali. Speaking from the World Water Conference in Bali, Minister Uno says that both construction and business permits are being flouted. According to Minister Uno, many illegal villas are being misused …
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The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued statements to the press, specifically calling on Russian and Ukrainian tourists and long-stay visitors in Bali to respect local culture. His statements come as two Ukrainian men and one Russian man have been arrested in connection with running a drugs lab in Canggu, and a …
Top officials in Bali are calling for the province to be granted special autonomous zone status for tourism so that leaders can manage the island differently. Leaders want to have greater political and administrative authority to manage the island in a way that is environmentally sustainable, economically prosperous, and beneficial to local people. The start …
The World Water Forum is being hosted in Bali until the 25th May. With world leaders and climate experts all gathered to discuss the world’s relationship with water, Indonesia has confirmed that it is doubling down on its commitment to the blue economy. A mission that will bring benefits to both local people and tourists. …
The World Water Forum is well underway in Bali, and water specialists, climate and environmental experts, and world leaders have all gathered to discuss “Shared Water Prosperity for All.” Indonesian leaders have confirmed that they have established a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates to create a mangrove research station on the island. The …
Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
The Bali Tourism Office is facilitating the creation of a new coffee plantation and agrotourism initiative in Buleleng Regency in North Bali. The project, located closed to Munduk, will give tourists seeking an off path experience in nature the chance to connect with Bali’s thriving coffee culture and rarely visited villages. The Head of the …
The latest travel data for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been revealed. The figures show that the number of arrivals continues to rise, and with the high seasons just around the corner, Bali hopes that 2024 will be the year that travel numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels. Data for April 2024 reveals that …
With the World Water Forum officially kicking off in Nusa Dua on Saturday, 18th May, one top Bali attraction will be closed for four days to allow delegations and VIP guests undisturbed access. The iconic GWK Cultural Park closed its doors on the evening of 16th May and will not reopen until the 20th May. …
On the 8th May, news that Canggu had been listed on GoogleMaps as ‘New Mockba’ or ‘New Moscow’ sparked a fierce backlash online. The conversation became so intense that top Bali officials and Indonesian government ministers have had to speak out on the situation. As the debate continues, more news has been reported that two …
The 10th World Water Conference is kicking off in Bali from the 18th – 25th May. This huge international conference will see over 35,000 delegates from over 175 countries and heads of state arrive on the island to discuss water and water-related issues in Nusa Dua. As preparations for welcoming ceremonies are fully underway, tourists …
A top tourism expert and economic advisor has spoken out about the need to radically change the way in which tourism in Bali is managed at an island wide, provincial level. Viraguna Bagus Oka has spoken to reporters about his vision for a management system that would ensure spatial planning, business development, and social development …