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Bali is considering introducing a daily tax for foreign tourists, following Bhutan’s example. The goal of this measure is to attract “high-quality” tourists and increase revenue.

The construction of a new international hospital in Bali is nearly complete. Equipment installation and testing will commence soon, aiming to admit the first patients in the 4th quarter of 2024.

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…

The Bali Tourism Department has expressed growing concern over the increasing number of rule violations by tourists on the island. In response, they are intensifying efforts to install informational b…

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…

The Indonesian government is launching a pilot project to promote the concept of “clean tourism” in Bali. This initiative aims to improve the environmental conditions and support the tourism industry.

Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency has released its report on the tourism sector for 2024, marking a record-breaking year for the country. Bali remains the most popular destination for both domesti…

More and more Indonesian officials are discussing wellness tourism in Bali. The chairman of the Bali Medical Tourism Association (BMTA), Master of Medicine I Gede Wiryana Patra Jaya, believes that the…

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…

The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, opposes raising Bali’s tourist tax to $50.

His main argument is that the current tax, introduced only a few months ago in February 2024, requires every visitor to Bali to pay $10 or 150,000 rupiahs. Now, just four months later, discussions abo…

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) has announced that the proposal for visa-free entry for 20 countries is nearing finalization.

Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno shared this update during a virtual press conference in Jakarta, emphasizing that the process is in its concluding stages, with a tailored list of 20 countries chosen…

In the Indonesian government, they are considering a tourist tax for visiting the country. It's not about the 150,000 IDR taxes currently paid by Bali guests. The money from these taxes only goes to o…