In January this year, the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies confirmed that he would press for changes to legislation that would return visa-free travel for the country’s twenty most frequent international arrivals. For years, tourists, travelers, and holidaymakers from Australia, New Zealand, most European nations, and the U.S.A. could visit iconic Indonesian destinations …
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Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has revealed official figures on the number of travelers who have passed through the airport so far this year. In the first six months of 2024, Bali Airport has proven that it is on track to smash annual tourism targets by December. Official figures show that between January …
The Indonesian Government has confirmed that it is taking steps to reduce the cost of flights in and out of the country, including for tourism hotspots like Bali. The Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has told the press that he is preparing aviation efficiency measures to reduce flight costs. In a …
You only have to ask someone who has visited Bali or yourself about how incredible the island is as a travel destination. Steeped in culture and history and with plenty to explore, Bali is as charming and exciting of a travel destination in 2024 as it was when holidaymakers first started visiting the island over …
Bali’s peak season for tourism is reaching its zenith, with tens of thousands of tourists arriving every week; from now until the end of September, holidaymakers must prepare for crowds. However, there are a few ways in which savvy tourists can ensure their experience is as smooth and streamlined as possible. As the school holidays …
A week of horror stories in Bali comes as an all too timely reminder to travelers to ensure that they have fully compressive medical and travel insurance before they jet off to paradise. Tourists and travelers must also read their insurance policies, including all the fine print, to make sure they are covered for every …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that six major international airlines are bidding for increased flight routes starting in October 2024. This is huge news for travelers who are planning their trips to the province at the end of the year and into early 2025. Updates shared by Angkasa Pura I, the …
The travel platform TripAdvisor has named Bali as one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world in 2024. The romantic charm of the island is everlasting when it comes to honeymoon couples who, as a travel demographic, consistently name the province as their dream destination. Bali has beaten trending honeymoon destinations like Dubai and …
For ocean lovers seeking a real aquatic adventure, Indonesia is surely the ultimate destination. Bali is one of the world’s most in-demand surf and diving destinations. With the opportunity to ride iconic waves and mingle amongst Southeast Asia’s most rapidly evolving surf scene, it’s easy to see why Bali is both the gateway to the …
Bali tourism development in Bali continues to boom, and the issue of transportation continues to grow. As leaders are working to develop everything from new bus lanes to tram systems, railway networks, and a new international airport, some tourism developers are looking into the viability of floating airports and seaplane travel along the island’s coast. …
Bali lovers are worried that they will have to start looking into alternative vacation destinations if provincial leaders go ahead with ideas to raise the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy to USD 50 per person. Currently, the IDR 150,000 fee (USD 10) is only being paid by around 40% of eligible tourists. As leaders …
Political and community leaders in Bali are coming together to find new ways to help protect peace and order on the island. The collaborations are coming into effect as leaders feel there has been another rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly on the island, disrespecting local culture and breaking the law. It has …