The world is an ever-changing place. As social trends change, so do travel trends. As society’s values change, so do spending behaviors. Trends show that the millennial generation, in comparison to the generations before them, is placing increasing value on travel expenses to destinations like Bali over building up material assets. The Founder and CEO …
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Last week Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced a ban on all tourist activities on Bali’s twenty-two mountains. The decision was praised by some as an impactful way to eliminate disrespectful behavior on the island’s most sacred sites, but for many local people and business owners, the ban has created an overnight loss of livelihood and …
Local leaders in Bali have announced the formation of another tourism task force to tackle untruly behavior by foreigners in the Tabanan Regency. There are already two teams of tourism task forces on the beat in Bali at the moment, both of which have been deployed by the provincial government to help eliminate illegal and …
As Bali prepares to enter the peak holiday season, officers from the Central Statistics Agency are looking back at travel data for the year so far. A new review of data for 2023 so far shows that tourism to the island is edging ever closer to pre-pandemic levels, and the travelers who love Bali the …
In a week full of huge announcements about tourism in Bali, there has been a lot to take in. Bali’s Governor Koster released a circular letter that outlined twelve things that tourists on the island must not do if they want to stay on the right side of the law and have an enjoyable stay …
It has been a big week for tourism policy announcements in Bali. From a ban on all activities on the island’s mountains to a comprehensive list of do’s and don’t for visitors, there’s a lot to take in. Amongst all the changes, crackdowns, and amendments, Bali’s Governor Koster has also announced an urgent review into …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has formally announced the do’s and don’t for tourists on the island. The announcement comes after weeks of planning and preparation from the provincial government to create a set of new guidelines for visits to the island. As outlined in the Governor of Bali Circular Letter Number 4 of 2023, the …
Ubud is known to be the cultural and artistic capital of Bali. Home to some of the most impressive jungle resorts in the world, there is just one that stands a cut above the rest. Padma Ubud has been announced as the best hotel in Ubud by TripAdvisor. Even more impressively, the resort has been …
The Head of the Tourism Office in Bali has called on local residents to stop posting videos of foreigners behaving badly on social media. His request comes as top police officials warned the public that posting videos of other people committing crimes also puts the person who uploads in a precarious position in the eyes …
The Indonesian Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies has confirmed that discussions are still underway regarding a potential tourism tax on visitors to Bali. Statements made by Minister Sandiaga Uno this week come as the discussion about the future of tourism in Bali continues. During his weekly press briefing, Minister Uno acknowledged that changes must …
Police in Bali have formally reminded both locals and tourists on the island that uploading videos or photos of anyone breaking the law on the island could be a criminal act unto itself. This is because Indonesia has some of the strictest online defamation laws anywhere in the world. On Sunday, 28th May, Bali’s Governor …
Boasting pristine sandy beaches and truly breathtaking clifftop vistas, Uluwatu is fast becoming one of the most highly sought-after destinations on the island. As popularity soars, so does the development of tourism infrastructure. A new apartment complex that is under construction in the area is triggering mixed feelings amongst Bali lovers. The Cube Apartment complex …