Tourists planning an upcoming visit to Bali are being reminded that the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is still in effect. Introduced back in February 2024, the Tourism Tax Levy was created to help fund the protection of future natural landscapes and to help level up tourism services across the province. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy …
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New data confirms that Bali will see its busiest year on record in 2024. With international tourism arrivals already surpassing that of all 2019 by mid-2024, the Island of the Gods is receiving a huge surge in the number of holidaymakers, digital nomads, ex-pats, and international investors arriving in the province. Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency …
Kintamani is one of Bali’s fastest-growing tourism resorts. Located in the shadow of Mount Batur, the Kintamani area is a home away from home for nature lovers and is THE place for coffee aficionados to embrace their passions. As tourists continue to seek new destinations offering something different for their itinerary, Kintamani is becoming an …
Leaders in Bali are looking into new ways to diversify and refine tourism in the province as many tourism stakeholders increasingly frustrated with the mass tourism movement. Experts have come together to discuss ways in which tourism can benefit travelers, businesses, and the wider community in new ways. A new tourism body has been created …
Ubud Art Market will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future as leaders in Gianyar Regency establish the next steps following a devastating fire that destroyed the new market building on Saturday, 17th August. Some of the over 1,000 vendors have already set up stalls in new areas, while others are left in …
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has undergone a series of major renovations that will make the overall travel experience more efficient. With Bali on track to have its busiest year for tourism on record in 2024, urgent upgrades are essential if the island is to keep up with this rapid growth of international arrivals. …
International hotel provider RedDoorz has announced that it will develop more affordable hotel accommodations in Bali. The announcement comes as travel trends show that travelers are favoring private villas over hotels for vacation accommodation on the island. The RedDoorz Founder and CEO, Amit Saberwal, spoke to reporters in Bali this week; he said, “We hope …
The Head of Immigration at Ngurah Rai has confirmed that tourists will soon be issued with do’s and don’ts travel advice booklets upon arrival in the province. The initiative was launched back in 2023 but was halted after the Tourism Office chose to promote travel guidelines by alternative means. Suhendra, the Head of Immigration at …
Just as leaders in Bali have confirmed that tourists must brace for increased traffic congestion from September, it has been confirmed that a new underpass is set to be given the go-ahead for construction. One such underpass will run from the Tohpati Intersection in Sanur to the Udayana University Intersection at Jimbaran. Bali’s issues with …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, with over 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals each month; leaders have been working to make things easier and more efficient for travelers on the go. Indonesian Ministers are also investigating ways to make flights more affordable for both domestic and international travellers. I …
For decades, Bali’s tourism leaders have encouraged tourists to visit new and emerging destinations on the island. With the province managed as nine administrative regencies, it is Badung Regency that has become the most popular with tourists. Home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu, leaders want to make it easier for tourists to explore …
Bali Airport has launched ‘Project Optimization’ to help increase the facility’s capacity and improve the tourist experience. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the only airport in Bali Province and is set to see its busiest year ever in 2024. The General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, …