Cruise tourism is having a moment in Bali! The island is receiving a huge amount of investment to level up its infrastructure to help establish Bali as the next biggest cruise destination in Southeast Asia. Benoa Harbour is becoming increasingly welcoming to cruise tourists. Indonesia’s Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, has given his assessment …
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Indonesia is a fascinating travel destination. As an archipelago state that is made up of over 17,000 islands, there is a whole world of different ecosystems and cultures to explore. Bali will always be the flagship travel destination in Indonesia, yet for those wishing to get a little off-path, the Island of the Gods makes …
Indonesia has been noted as the most generous country in the world. In a comprehensive study conducted by the Charities Aid Foundation, Indonesia came out on top as the world’s most giving people across all categories. Since 2010 the Charities Aid Foundation has conducted a comprehensive worldwide study to establish the World Given Index. Indonesia …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that 4 major international airlines will be adding new flight services to the schedule. Starting from 1st December airlines based in China and India will be making it easier than ever for tourists to visit the Island of the Gods. The General Manager of I Gusti …
Top officials from Bali Airport have issued apologies to the public following an extortion scandal. Last week five officers from the Ngurah Rai Immigration Post at Bali Airport were arrested for taking money from tourists to use the fast-track queue upon arrival. During a stakeholder meeting held on Sunday 19th November the Head of the …
The Badung Civil Service has committed to cracking down on illegal tour guides in Bali’s most popular resorts. The illegal tour guides, known locally as ‘gacong’ target tourists in busy resorts and offer to take them to iconic attractions. On arrival, they attempt to exhort a commission out of the tourism businesses for bringing people …
Bali Airport is the gateway to the Island of the Gods for millions of tourists every year. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International in Denpasar is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, and the management teams have long been public about their commitment to improving upon customer experience offered across the terminals. Hard work by …
Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. The island has been in high demand as a vacation destination by international tourists and domestic visitors alike for decades. But as domestic travel across the archipelago becomes more affordable and accessible, there are hopes that the Island of the Gods will become a gateway of …
In early 2023, Bali will introduce a mandatory tourism tax for every international visitor who arrives on the island. The tax will be payable either before arrival or on arrival at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport or at sea ports. The legislative changes have been submitted, and now officials are getting stakeholders on board …
Tourist transportation in Bali has long been a point of contention, both for tourists themselves and for local taxi drivers. With little accessible public transport, the rise of online ride-hailing apps, and an increase in tourists wanting to hire their own vehicles on the island over the last few years, tourist transport has been something …
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 …
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 …