The Indonesian Government is on a mission to harness the potential of travel and tourism nationwide to boost the economy. This renewed commitment to developing sustainable tourism could bring a series of impressive benefits to Bali tourists, who will be encouraged to engage with travel in new ways. Speaking at the 37th Joint Meeting of …
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The low-cost airline Jetstar has just confirmed that it will launch a new direct flight service between Australia and Bali. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, and the new service will give tourists more options than ever when it comes to planning their vacations. Jetstar is one of the leading low-cost …
Are you planning a trip to Bali? Have you booked your travel insurance yet? Are you considering ‘running the risk’ and traveling to Indonesia without travel insurance? We’re here to hammer it home to all tourists, travellers, digital nomads, and expats in Bali that having comprehensive travel and international medical insurance is absolutely vital.As Bali’s …
Leaders in Bali have committed to changing the way the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is enforced to prevent tourists from dodging the fee and to help ensure that the funds generated are spent in an ‘optimal and accountable way’. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in February 2024, but figures show that less than …
As Bali’s Governor Koster has recently issued an update to the list of do’s and don’ts of tourist behaviour in Bali, it’s as good of a time as ever to explore in detail all the rules that tourists must adhere to when visiting the island’s most famous temples. While Bali is best known as a travel …
Indonesia AirAsia has confirmed that it will launch yet another new direct flight service between Australia and Bali in June 2025. The new service will connect Adelaide and Denpasar and operate four times weekly. Low-cost tickets are available now. Indonesia AirAsia is one of the most in-demand airlines operating in and out of Bali’s I …
Leaders in Bali and Java are preparing to launch a game-changing new fast boat service that will connect the provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, with East Java’s Banyuwangi. This is all part of a move to improve connectivity between East Java and Bali, and improve public transport services for local communities and tourists. The Governor …
Bali is welcoming the launch of a new flight service that will connect the province with Saudi Arabia. The new Jeddha-Denpasar flight route will operate three times weekly, and operate through Singapore. The service will be operated by Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia. During the press conference launch of the new flight service, Bali Governor …
A major security operation is underway in Bali. Operation Ketupat Agung 2025 is a nationwide security mission in Indonesia to promote safety and security during the Nyepi and the Lebaran Eid al-Fitr religious festivals and the subsequent public holidays. The operation kicked off on 20th March and will be in place until 8th April 2025. …
Late last month, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster issued a circular letter, a form of legislative policy update, focusing on ‘New Order for Foreign Tourists While in Bali.” The policy updates have been well-received by tourism businesses in the province, but the legislative changes could result in the closure surveillance of tourists to ensure that everyone …
Tourists visiting Bali are encouraged to buy a temporary tourist SIM card to help them stay connected throughout their trip. Buying and installing a local SIM card is easier than many tourists realize. The whole process can be completed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on arrival, in just a matter of minutes. It …
On Wednesday 12th March a female tourist, known by her initials MLM, was assaulted in the coastal hideaway of Amed. The woman, who is reported to have been on vacation in Amed, was accosted by two men on a motorcycle before driving away. The incident has been reported to the media by Abang Police Chief, …