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…
Pickleball World Championship Comes to Bali This September
The Pickleball Championship, an international pickleball tournament, will return to Bali for the fifth time and is set to become the largest edition yet. The competition will take place from September…
Bali Villa Market Faces New Regulations
Bali’s villa sector is facing significant regulatory changes. At this week’s Bali Villa Connect 2026 forum, industry leaders discussed introducing an official villa classification system similar to ho…
Foreign Photographers Under Pressure in Bali
Photo and video content creators in Bali need to be extremely careful in the near future. It looks as though the local authorities have decided to focus specifically on them.
Bali Makes Tourists Part of Its Waste Strategy
In Badung, Bali’s most tourist-heavy regency, all 124 traditional villages must have their own waste management rules. These rules are known as perarem.
The authorities have specifically stated that the rules also apply to visitors and tourists staying in a particular traditional village.
Bali Governor Urges Tourists to Pay Visitor Levy
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
Bali Upgrades Safety Training for Rafting Guides
Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…
