Indonesia’s Tourism is Now Led by Women!
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, a businesswoman, innovator, and philanthropist, has become Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism. She has already started her work and shared how she plans to elevate the tourism i…
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Minister of Tourism in Indonesia: Visa discussion for remote workers is nearing completion
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that discussions on an electronic visa for remote employees (also known as digital nomads) are entering their fin…
UN Picks Pemuteran as 2025’s Best Tourism Village
The tourist village of Pemuteran in Buleleng has been awarded the prestigious international award 'Best Tourism Village 2025' by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This recogn…
Bali Tourism Stays Strong Despite Floods
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, stated that tourist activity in Bali remains stable despite the heavy rains and flooding that hit the island. According to her, all major tou…
Indonesia Tourism 2025: Rising Growth and Global Recognition
In 2025, tourism in Indonesia continues to grow steadily and once again becomes a key sector of the economy. During the financial year from September 2024 to August 2025, 14.85 million foreign tourist…
Menjangan Could Become Bali’s Tourism-Free Sanctuary
The island of Menjangan in northern Bali is set to be protected from large-scale development and an influx of tourists. The authorities are discussing a new status for the area with a dual purpose—eco…
Bali Targets Traffic Relief with Four New Port Projects
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
Bali to Host the 26th Inter-Island Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP) This Year
In the middle of this year, Bali will host the 26th Inter-Island Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP Forum). Established on July 23–25, 1997, the forum aims to explore the global tourism market through dialogu…
A New Head of the Bali Tourism Department Appointed
Bali Governor Wayan Koster conducted significant staff reshuffles: 21 new provincial administration leaders were sworn in. One of the main decisions was the appointment of a new head of the Tourism De…
Bali Targets 6.6 Million International Arrivals in 2026
The Bali authorities have set a target of 6.625 million international tourists for 2026. The province’s Tourism Office said the benchmark is set out in the strategic plan through to 2030. At the same…