In 2024, Indonesia is targeting to welcome 11.4 million international arrivals. With the island proudly the country’s flagship destination, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is preparing to run an increasingly busy flight schedule over the next 12 months. In April 2024 Bali Airport will welcome Etihad Airways to the runway for the very first …
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The Island of Bali sits in the Ring of Fire, a tectonic belt that traces the boundaries of the Pacific Ocean. The Island of the Gods is also home to Mount Agung, the largest active volcano in the province. The sacred Mount Agung is one of the most majestic sights, and sites in all of …
Bali is home to a wealth of ancient cultural gems. This is part of the reason why the Island of the Gods has become such an in-demand travel destination. Now, one particularly famous Balinese health drink has been given UNESCO heritage status. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is a dedicated agency of …
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. With Bali anticipating a huge influx of tourists over the festive break, tourism leaders are giving their assurances to the public that the island is ready and excited to celebrate the end of the year. Officials from the Bali Tourism Department have issued a statement for tourism operators on …
The popular e-taxi service Grab has just released a new set of safety features to help protect tourists in Bali. Grab is the leading online taxi service provider in Southeast Asia, and its safety features are designed to make tourists, specifically women and children, feel more comfortable. Speaking at the launch of the Grab Security …
Visits to Bali’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park are soaring. With more and more tourists interested in learning about the Island of the Gods, the GWK Cultural Park is quickly becoming the go-to destination for tourists seeking a cultural immersion. Managers at GWK Cultural Park, close to Uluwatu, have recorded an extraordinary achievement. They have …
When Indonesia’s borders reopened after the pandemic lockdown in February 2022, many Bali lovers were shocked to learn that the visa-free travel policy had been put on hold. Within a few months, the legislative changes necessary to completely scrap free travel for top tourists had been passed. In June this year, the Indonesian Department of …
Christmas is just around the corner and Bali is gearing up for a busy festive season. The island is set to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists during the Christmas and New Year period, the majority of whom will stay in the popular resorts of the south. For tourists seeking a little more peace and …
Monsoon season has very much arrived in Bali. The rains have brought a welcome end to the prolonged drought but landslides and localized flooding have already been recorded around the islands. With the rainy season set to continue for the next few months, teams across the province are working to clean up Bali’s waterways. For …
Bali is one of the leading destinations for digital nomads. Over the last decade, the island has become a home away from home for remote workers, freelancers, and creatives who only need a laptop and wifi connection to get the job done. Up until this point, Bali has been serving digital nomads well, but there …
With the 2024 general election just around the corner, officials in Bali are reviewing projects, plans, and proposals and making sure all legislation is being adhered to to the letter. One of the most contentious projects in Bali over the last few years has been the development of the North Bali Airport. It’s been on, …
As the end of 2023 is drawing close, Indonesia is looking ahead to a big year in 2024. There will be a general election in February, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies is outlining how the tourism sector will flourish in the year ahead. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, …