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…
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…
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 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…
Bali Welcomes 4.6 Million Tourists in 8 Months — A New Record Looms
In August 2025, Indonesia welcomed 1.5 million foreign tourists, which is 12.33% more than the previous year. The growth rate is slightly lower than in July (13.01%), but interest in the country conti…
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…
Tourism to the Rescue: Indonesia Turns to Travel After Trump’s Tariff Shock
After Donald Trump announced new international trade tariffs, global markets have been in turmoil. The tariffs affect nearly everything — from food and clothing to cars and electronics (only smartphon…
Bali Moves Against Illegal Rentals, Forms Five Task Forces
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the island continues to face a serious problem — foreign tourists illegally renting out thousands of villas and homes.
Locals Matter Too: Bali Backs Domestic Tourism
The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, Ni Luh Puspa, urged Bali’s resorts and tour operators to develop infrastructure that equally considers the needs of affluent foreign g…
