Wayan Koster is preparing to be inaugurated into his second term as Governor of Bali. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place in Jakarta on 20 February 2025, and the incoming provincial leader is already outlining his vision for the next five years, including his commitments to improving the province’s tourism sector. Governor Wayan …
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Business owners in Bali have been talking to the media about the spending habits of tourists, backpackers, and digital nomads and how these trends are impacting their revenue. According to some business owners, the frugal spending habits of a proportion of Bali’s over 6 million international visitors are proving costly and frustrating for local entrepreneurs. …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has been talking to reporters about the destination’s recognition as a world-leading vacation hotspot. As the island seeks to welcome over 6.5 million tourists in 2025, Pemayun wants to see culture, nature, and personal connections be a real focal point. Bali has been featured heavily …
Immigration Indonesia has just released a series of new hints and tips to help foreigners ensure that their visa applications do not get denied due to avoidable mistakes. As Indonesia has moved its visa application process online, it is easier than ever for foreigners to make their own applications without the assistance of a visa …
Local leaders in Bali’s popular resort of Uluwatu are calling on the provincial government to step in and create new initiatives that help protect tourists and communities involved in tourism. The Head of Pecatu Village, the region home to Uluwatu, is calling for the development of a tourist insurance scheme to help support those in …
Travel to and from Bali is about to get easier and more affordable than ever. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has just confirmed that at least 14 new flight routes will be added to the schedule in 2025. This new range of international and domestic services creates a wealth of new travel opportunities …
The global wellness and beauty tourism market is officially worth a whopping USD 5.6 trillion. An almost incomprehensibly large amount of money, and Bali wants its fair share of the action. For tourists wishing to rest, rejuvenate, and relax on the Island of the Gods, the services and experiences on offer are about to become …
Bali Airport management teams have confirmed that they will be upgrading facilities at the terminals to help make the passenger experience more efficient. The President Director of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, the state-owned company in charge of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, has revealed upcoming plans to the media. Faik Fahmi, the President Director of …
With so many different activities and adventures to be had in Bali, it’s sometimes tricky to know where to start when planning an itinerary. Sometimes, it’s good to come back to basics, and Bali’s travel basics are far from boring. Island hopping has been the go-to way to travel to Bali and Indonesia for decades. Island …
One of Ubud’s most loved hotels has just been listed among the best hotels in the world. The gorgeous Viceroy Bali has been winning big hospitality awards for over a decade, and the boutique retreat has done it again at the Luxury Hotel Awards. The Luxury Hotel Awards, hosted at the AYANA Bali in late …
Nature-loving tourists visiting Bali must add West Bali National Park to their travel itinerary. The West Bali Natural Park is one of the last untouched wild landscapes in Bali and is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, including ocean-swimming deer. Mind-blowing footage that has been circulating online shows two feet swimming in …
The airline review site AirlineRatings has just announced its list of the world’s safest airlines for 2025. The full list of the 25 most highly ranking airlines has been drawn up after careful assessment of 385 international airlines and has been broken down into low-cost airlines and full-service airlines. The results make for both interesting …