The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect for nearly 18 months, yet the number of holidaymakers and visitors to the island paying the fee remains alarmingly low. Leaders have cited many reasons, but are clear that the mandatory payment is not going anywhere soon.  According to the latest data, the Bali Tourism Tax …
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Leaders in Indonesia have confirmed that while promotional efforts will be taking place to showcase travel opportunities across the country, Bali will remain a top priority. The update comes as tourists have been encouraged to use Bali as a launchpad for travel adventures across the archipelago.  For decades, Bali has been Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. …
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It is that time of year again! It is the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards. The awards are always a big moment for Bali, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations that is constantly working to prioritize cultural and community-based travel for the masses.  In years gone by, Bali has won …
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Despite being one of Bali’s biggest development projects, the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park Project, also referred to locally as Disneylandnya, has not hit headlines since 2023. As the local government settles fully into this new term in office, all eyes are firmly set back on major development initiatives. Bali’s Jembrana Regency is one of the …
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Bali is urged to renew its commitment to protecting green landscapes and the island’s cultural heritage. The calls come from respected tourism professor Dr. I Wayan Suardana, SST.Par., M.Par., from Udayana University in Denpasar. The lecturer is urgently calling for leaders to protect Bali’s forest and upstream landscapes as development in coastal regions booms.  Speaking …
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The community of Sanur has kicked back over proposals to construct a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in the waters around Sidakarya in South Denpasar, off the shore of the popular tourism hotspot. Sanur is one of Bali’s most popular tourist resort areas and has undergone a huge redevelopment over …
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