Indonesia is a nation comprised of more than 17,000 islands. Its population is 260 million, representing at least 1,331 ethnic groups. The extensive archipelago is a crossroads where Eastern and Western civilizations converged and comingled with a dazzling array of existing ancient cultures. Franki Raden As a result, the incredible musical cultures found today across […]
CNN Indonesia reports that critical social media remarks regarding Bali’s traffic jams and mounting trash problems support accusations that the popular Indonesian island holiday destination has been overwhelmed by overtourism. Bali received the unenviable distinction of being mentioned by CNN as one of the destinations that have suffered the most from overtourism. Other media, including
The Indonesian Super Air Jet Airline opened a new route connecting Bali and Samarinda in East Kalimantan starting Friday, 26 April 2024. The new service will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.” Super Air Jet According to Ari Azhari, the President Director of Super Air Jet, the new Bali—Samarinda route targets
PT Jasa Marga Bali Tol, the State-owned operator of The Bali Mandara Toll Road connecting Sanur—Nugurha Rai Airport—Nusa Dua, has increased its official toll tariff, effective 27 April 2024. A decree issued by the Minister of Public Works and Housing (Number 769/KPTS/M/2024) announced the following new toll tariff for the Bali Mandara Toll Road. New
Tony Bruggemans was a well-known and much-loved hospitality professional whose career spanned six decades and professional assignments across five of the world’s seven continents, working in Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Singapore, South Africa, the USA, The Philippines, Hawaii, and even Antarctica. Born in Liege, Brussels, during the height of WW II on 13 June
Following nationwide protests against the new rules issued by the Minister of Trade (Nomor 36 Tahung 2023), subsequently reissued as Commerce Minister Regulation Number 3 of 2024 on importation policies, the Government has essentially revoked these rules that severely limited the amount and value of goods travelers can hand carry when arriving in Indonesia. Many
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Tourism arrival numbers to Bali continue to surge. Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport welcomed 1,751,427 passengers during the entire month of February 2024. Of that number, 1,002,390 (57%) were international travelers. Quoted by the State News Agency Antara, the General Manager of Bali’s Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, said the 1,75 million tourists who traveled to Bali did
The Island of Bali retains its leading position as Indonesia’s most popular tourism destination, particularly in welcoming visitors from developing economies. That tourism tastes and trends are changing is revealed in a publication released by Colliers Indonesia, “Exploring the Anticipated Hospitality Industry in Indonesia for 2024” . The Collier Report states that foreign tourists are
One of Asia’s leading travel publications DestinAsian Magazine, has announced its 2024 version of its Readers’ Choice Awards in the March-May edition. This year’s list of Asia’s best across a range of travel categories is DestinAsian Magazine’s 17th year compiling a list of award winners for the best element of the luxury travel industry in