After a slow and steady recovery during 2022, Bali is back and on track to be busier than before the pandemic in no time at all. As I Gusti Ngurah Rai International share the latest travel data for August it is clear that demand for vacations on the island is only going to rise again …
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As Bali moves closer to introducing the new tourism tax for all international arrivals, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has given his nod of approval for the new legislation. The new tourism tax will come into effect in early 2024. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, told reporters in Jakarta …
Bali’s Uluwatu is one of the most in-demand destinations on the island right now. As a beach lovers paradise, as interest grows from international and domestic tourists alike, leaders are working to ensure that the destination continues to live up to expectations. The Badung Regency Government, the local authority responsible for destinations like Uluwatu, Canggu, …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, has established a task force in Bali dedicated to cracking down on foreigners breaking the law and disrespecting local culture. The Bali Becik Task Force has been out on the beat for a little over a month and has been set targets to conduct one hundred immigration control …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has spoken to reporters about the conditions of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches. In a rare moment of complete candor, Governor Koster told academics and ministers the beaches he feels are the best right now and the coastal resort he feels is ‘dirty’. Speaking during interviews with the Minster …
Communities across Bali are in mourning after the tragic loss of five local tourism workers who were killed in an elevator accident on Friday, 1st September. The staff were in the hotel’s outdoor elevator when a cable snapped, plummeting the elevator to the ground. The tragedy took place at the Ayu Terra Resort in Kedewatan, …
Bali’s Deputy Governor, known mostly by his nickname Cok Ace, has spoken to reporters about how campaign efforts have helped curb bad behavior by tourists on the island. Since the beginning of the year Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of incudes of tourists breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. Bali’s …
It is a widely acknowledged fact that Bali’s coffee scene is world-class. From baristas pushing the boundaries of quality and finesse to business owners redefining what cafe culture can look like time and time again, coffee lovers can lose themselves in the wonders Bali has to offer. One new and innovative coffee shop in Bali …
Tourists planning their visits to Bali are always on the lookout for the next must-visit destination. As a world-class vacation island, Bali offers something for everyone, whether looking for a busy and bustling coastal resort or a calm and relaxed shoreline retreat, there is truly something for everyone in Bali. For tourists looking for a …
Immigration officials in Bali have revealed new data that shows how many foreigners have been deported from the island so far this year. The news comes as the tourism hotspot commits to cracking down on illegal and culturally disrespectful behavior by foreign visitors on the island. The Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies has celebrated the Indonesian Village Tourism Awards 2023. Of course, Bali provided a number of winners. As the country’s flagship tourism destination, Bali often paves the way for tourism trends around the country. The Indonesian Village Tourism Awards were designed to help drive the tourism economy across the …
Bali has already welcomed hundreds of thousands of tourists on their vacations so far this year. While the vast majority of international arrivals on the island are well-behaved and respectful of the law and local customs, Bali has seen a shocking rise in the number of people behaving in seriously worrying ways over the last …