Bali is an island that has been struggling to contend with rampant traffic congestion for years. While for many local people and frequent visitors to Bali, the traffic has simply become a frustrating but normal part of everyday life, for many leaders and Bali lovers it’s becoming increasingly clear that big changes need to be …
Tourism
On 14 February 2024, Bali will introduce a new tourism tax that will require all international visitors to the island to pay IDR 150,000 on arrival. At the time of the announcement of the new tax, officials said that the revenue generated would be spent on preserving Balinese culture and the natural landscape. It has …
With so much culture and history to delve into in Bali, hiring a tour guide is one of the best ways tourists can ensure that they are getting the fullest experience possible while on vacation. As leaders in Bali look to promote more culture-based tourism on the island, more tour guides are being given training. …
Jimbaran is often something of an overlooked tourist destination in Bali. Ideally located just minutes from the airport and popular resorts like Kuta Beach and Tanjung Benoa, there is a lot to love about Jimbaran Beach. Now, leaders are working to create huge changes in the area to transform the coastal retreat into a culinary …
One of Bali’s biggest open landfill sites is burning. A fire broke out around 11 a.m. on Thursday 12th October. Over the past 24 hours, firefighters and teams from the National Disaster Agency have been working around the clock to bring the blaze under control. The Suwung TPA sits in South Denpasar, just 6.5km west …
Chasing waterfalls is a must-do activity while on vacation in Bali. With so many glorious waterfalls to explore, Bali offers tourists an unrivaled opportunity to connect with green landscapes. Many of the waterfalls in Bali are managed as community-led tourism attractions, and three more have just been added to the list. Bangli Regency is one …
Over the last year leaders in Bali have been calling for the tourism sector to promote the island as a destination for high-spending and long-staying tourists. Bali is known to be a destination that can be explored on a shoestring budget or with no expense spared, but what are the average spending habits of tourists …
The festive season is just around the corner. The Christmas and New Year holidays in Bali are one of the busiest times of the year. Last year, the island saw over one million arrivals over the week that sits between Christmas and New Year, and it looks like 2023 is going to be bigger than …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has been speaking to the media about the latest travel figures which show that the country has surpassed tourism targets for 2023. In light of these new figures, Minister Sandiaga Uno wants to see this momentum continue to grow with more direct flights to Bali. Minister Uno has …
Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year. The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the media about why he feels bad behavior by tourists in Bali continues to play out. Minster Uno says that ignorance is to blame. Minister Uno told reporters that many tourists are ignorant of both the law and cultural norms on Bali before …
Is it a surprise to learn that Bali has been voted the best island in Asia by some of the most well-traveled explorers in the world? The Island of the Gods has beaten destinations like Thailand’s Koh Samui and Palawan in the Philippines to be the rightful holder of the Best Island in Asia in …