The Indonesian Government is holding discussions on whether to introduce a nationwide tourism tax. While there is potential for this new tax to be integrated with the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and distributed accordingly, that could be a long way off. The Central Indonesian Government is planning to charge tourism fees through flight tickets. The …
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Travel agents in Bali are fighting to secure great-value travel deals and ensure their longevity as a service provider in the region. Travel trends are moving increasingly towards independent booking, and as it becomes ever more accessible for tourists to organize their vacations and travels independently, travel agents are fighting to stay relevant. The Association …
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has received its annual rainfall in just a matter of hours. As a world transportation hub and home of Emirates Airlines, the heavy rain and flooding have caused travel delays. Heavy rain continues to fall in Dubai, with both commercial and residential areas of the city flooding. Businesses have …
Local communities in Bali responsible for small and emerging tourism developments on the islands are turning to social media to help visitors find their off-path destinations. Indonesia is one of the world’s largest users of Instagram and TikTok, and social media has long proven to be a valuable tool for #TravelInspiration. Bali’s most popular tourism …
Tourists planning their first visit to Bali often have the same few questions: Is it safe? What should I do if I get sick? And is ‘X’ attraction or destination worth the visit? It only takes a quick look on social media at #ExpectationVsRealityBali to see that some places don’t quite look like the picture …
Bali Airport is committed to leveling up passenger experience across domestic and international terminals. Since late 2023, new autogates have been installed to help speed up the immigration process, and more are in the pipeline. Last week, Bali Airport apologized for any upcoming inconvenience caused by the installation of the next 30 autogates at the …
Tourists planning their upcoming travels to Bali are being encouraged to double and triple-check every last millimeter of their passports. The advice comes after a Sydney-based tourist was turned away from her flight over a tiny issue with her passport. In a situation that is proving all too common for tourists just about to jet …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is the island’s only commercial airport. Its terminals are among the busiest in Indonesia and serve routes both internationally and domestically. Airport Managers are always seeking to improve passengers’ travel experiences. Changes have come into effect at Bali Airport’s domestic terminal to improve the pick-up and drop-off process, which …
Bali is a multi-award-winning travel destination. The Island of the Gods can now add one more trophy to the cabinet after being voted the ‘The Best Island’ at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards. DestinAsian is one of the most-read travel magazines by travelers based in the Asia and Pacific regions. The annual travel awards highlight …
Australian tourists have just received even greater access to the Island of the Gods. Tourists from Australia’s Northern Territories can fly with low-cost airline Jetstar to Bali on one of thousands more sets added to the Bali schedule. Australia’s budget airline, Jetstar, is one of the most in-demand flight providers to Bali from Australia. This …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in South East Asia. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International sees tens of thousands of passengers every day, all of whom are traveling to experience the Island of the Gods in one way or another. Leaders at Bali airport are on a mission to ensure that safety and …
As a travel destination, Bali is perhaps best known for cultural travel, wellness travel, and luxury travel. Sport may not be the first word that springs to mind when you think about Bali, but it may be the case soon as the island becomes increasingly popular for sporty travelers. From golf to padel, CrossFit to …