Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued statements calling for Bali to start mitigating against the risks of overtourism. Bali is the most famous travel destination in Indonesia and is considered to be the country’s flagship tourism offering. Welcoming over 6 million international tourists a year before the pandemic, the island …
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Officials in Bali are voicing their concerns about the impact of traffic and trash on tourists’ experience of the island. The Bali Tourism Village Communication Forum, a local group that develops community-based tourism projects on the island, have shared their anxieties about the future of tourism on the island if the situation doesn’t improve soon. …
Bali’s Uluwatu Temple is one go the most spiritually significant temples on the island. The Pura Luhur Uluwatu is also home to several troops of resident monkeys. The wildlife has become a source of interest to tourists, and visitors from all around the world explore the outer area of the temple in hopes of observing …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called out the tourism sector on the island for an overall vibe of arrogance in the wake of the pandemic. According to the Governor, the tourism sector must make more effort to work collaboratively with each other and the provincial government in order to make sure the island remains a …
Bali’s Tourism Board has issued new guidance about the best ways to travel around the island. The reason why this is big news is that for years, there has been discussion about whether or not tourists can use ride-hailing apps while on vacation in Bali. The tourism board has finally given a clear answer. In …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s most famous coastal getaway. The original beach destination in Bali is undergoing a surge in popularity after a few years of being overlooked in favor of more trending destinations. Now police are increasing efforts to keep tourists safe. As tourist destinations go, Bali is one of the safest and …
Immigration officials in Bali have confirmed the deportation of more foreign tourists from the island. The Denpasar Immigration Office has announced the deportation of five foreigners from the Island of the Gods who were found to have broken the conditions of their visa and abused the law. Late last month, Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration …
Everyone wants to be frivolous and fancy-free on vacation. A little bit of fun in the sun is the very least we all deserve. But recent tragedies in Bali have shown that in order to have the vacation of a lifetime, a few non-negotiable must be put in place first. Travel and health insurance are …
Bali is a travel destination famous for its incredible range of resorts to choose from. Whether tourists want a classic coastal getaway in Kuta, a cultural retreat in Ubud, or a family vacation in Sanur, there is a destination for everyone in Bali. One destination, however, has drastically grown in interest this year so far. …
As Bali works to build a tourism model that is both culturally dignified and sustainable, key political figures in Indonesia are raising concerns about the level of development on the island. As investment in tourism infrastructure continues to boom, Indonesia’s fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri voiced her concerns about current trends. During a seminar on the …
Bali is known as one of the safest and most enjoyable places in the world to kick back, relax and have fun in the sun. The destination is known for its world-class party scene, incredible beach clubs, and five-star hotel resorts. But there is a little-known and potentially deadly danger that tourists must be made …
Police in Bali have made a series of arrests in the popular resort of Kuta. Although Bali is one of the safest destinations for travel, during the high seasons, there is always a small spike in crimes against tourists. Thankfully, the police have just made the streets safer. Kuta Police have arrested four men in …