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…
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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 Tackles Tourist Surge with New Government Measures
"Over-tourism" in Bali. This is the opinion of experts from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). They have calculated the number of people who visited the island from January to November of…
Luxury Resort in Nusa Dua Partially Closed After Inspections
The authorities in Bali are tightening their control over the tourism business and construction in coastal areas. One of the most renowned luxury resorts in the south of the island, Samabe Bali Suites…
How Nusa Dua Turns Seawater into Millions of Liters Daily
The seawater desalination project for The Nusa Dua tourist area has become operational and started producing measurable volumes.
The Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) reported that over the past three months, around 331,000 m³ of fresh water has been produced from seawater using reverse osmosis desalination. This…
Bali Looks Beyond Traditional Markets as Travel Patterns Shift
Bali’s tourism industry is discussing how to reduce its reliance on routes via the Middle East after recent disruptions to international flights. One of the key takeaways is that the island needs to d…
Munduk: Not Your Typical Bali
Munduk is a small mountain village in the north of the island, located at around 800 metres above sea level. People come here for peace and quiet, jungle trekking and a unique climate. The area is kno…
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…
Back to Quality Tourism: Bali Prepares New Law
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the authorities will strictly control tourism on the island and move away from the approach of 'the more people, the better'. He emphasized that Bali is…
Bali Expands Patrols at Tourist Locations
In the coming months, there will be more tourist police officers at Bali’s most popular spots. For over a year now, officers from this unit have been helping visitors on site, explaining the rules and…
