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Upd. 18/06/25
Bali in Trouble? The Island’s 3 Biggest Issues

Bali’s authorities are increasingly working to tackle the island’s three main issues: waste, traffic congestion, and the inappropriate behavior of some tourists. Bali Governor Wayan Koster highlighted…

Bali in Trouble? The Island’s 3 Biggest Issues
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Upd. 31/01/25
Bali’s Tourism Tax: One Year In – Boom or Bust?

The Indonesian Ombudsman has launched an investigation following allegations of poor management in the country’s tourism sector, particularly in Bali. Concerns are growing that the tourism tax, introd…

Bali’s Tourism Tax: One Year In – Boom or Bust?
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Upd. 24/11/25
Tourist Scams in Komodo: Authorities Move Against Illegal Guides

Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia’s key tourist hubs, is facing a serious security crisis. Authorities are convinced that illegal guides are to blame.

The local parliament (DPRD) of West Manggarai has demanded that the police take immediate action following reports of numerous incidents. Tourists accuse the illegals not only of selling substandard t…

Tourist Scams in Komodo: Authorities Move Against Illegal Guides
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Upd. 27/10/25
Bali Becomes Indonesia’s Most Smoke-Free Region

Bali ranks first in the country for the percentage of non-smoking residents: 80.84% of the population do not use tobacco, making the island the most 'smoke-free' region in Indonesia by 2025. These sta…

Bali Becomes Indonesia’s Most Smoke-Free Region
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Upd. 18/11/25
Bali Airport Prepares for Massive New Year Influx

For the New Year holidays, Bali Airport is strengthening preparations: expanding check-in and waiting areas, adding self-check-in counters, trolleys, and new seating.

Against the backdrop of the increasing flow of passengers, the police have sent patrols to the Ngurah Rai terminals. Officers are on duty in arrival and departure halls, monitoring entrances, exits, w…

Bali Airport Prepares for Massive New Year Influx