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 …
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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 …
Transportation officials in Indonesia have given an update on the long-anticipated railway line in Bali. The project has, in theory, been full steam ahead for some time. But with planning becoming an evermore time-consuming task, the project is moving in a new direction…underground. Indonesia’s National Planning Agency has confirmed that the new Light Rail Transit …
Bali is one of the most highly sought-after travel destinations in the world. With demand for flights to the island increasing, airlines and managers from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are working to introduce more flights to the schedule. But one particular flight service has already brought 100,000 excited tourists to Bali in the …
As the Indonesian government announces that three of the state-owned airlines will be merged, travel lovers are questioning whether the move will help decrease flight tickets to and from Bali. The government is seeking to merge Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Pelita Air to reduce logistical running costs. Speaking to reporters this week, the Minister of …
At the beginning of the year, officials announced that they wanted to see 4.5 million international tourists visit the island in 2023. A little over halfway into the year, leaders are hopeful that the island will not only meet but surpass tourism targets for this year. It is clear that Bali is in high demand …
Bali is a destination that caters to every kind of tourism. From solo backpackers to honeymoon couples, from families to big groups of friends — Bali has something for everyone. As the island continues to welcome hundreds of thousands of tourists every month, group tours are becoming increasingly popular. Group tour travel experiences have an …
Bali is one of the most in-demand destinations for Australian tourists. Dozens of flights depart from the land down under to the Island of the Gods every day of the week. But in October this year, one popular flight route between Australia and Bali will be put on pause. Low-cost airline Jetstar has confirmed the …
Bali is in the process of defining the future of tourism on the island. As a destination as synonymous with luxury as it is with budget backpackers, the island is facing a reckoning with what the future of tourism may look like and how tourism can help shape life on the island for the betterment …