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Baliโ€™s New Traffic System To Be Made Permanent In Tourist Hotspot
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Baliโ€™s New Traffic System To Be Made Permanent In Tourist Hotspot

The new traffic flow system in Uluwatu that has been on trial will now be implemented as a permanent solution to congestion chaos in Bukitโ€™s top tourism resorts.

Gede Juliandika
Baliโ€™s Immigration Pop-Up Improves Services For Tourists
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Baliโ€™s Immigration Pop-Up Improves Services For Tourists

After a recent agency scandal, Baliโ€™s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back touristsโ€™ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public services faster, friendlier, and far more accessibleโ€”starting directly on the sands of Kuta Bea...

Kadek Wardana
Koster: Immigration services are an important factor in determining Bali's tourism image
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 3 min

Koster: Immigration services are an important factor in determining Bali's tourism image

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster emphasized that the quality of immigration services is one of the important factors that determines Bali's tourism image in the eyes of the world as foreign tourist visits to the Island of the Gods increase.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Want to go on holiday abroad? These are 88 visa-free countries for Indonesian citizens
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 3 min

Want to go on holiday abroad? These are 88 visa-free countries for Indonesian citizens

The Indonesian passport makes it easy for Indonesian citizens (WNI) who want to travel abroad. By 2026, Indonesian passport holders will be able to access up to 88 countries and territories without needing to apply for a regular visa.

Gede Juliandika
Suspected Rabies Case Recorded In Bali: Hereโ€™s What Tourists Need To Know
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Suspected Rabies Case Recorded In Bali: Hereโ€™s What Tourists Need To Know

The Bali Health Office has confirmed that this was an at-risk rabies case and the three children have been treated accordingly.ย  Dog bites are a common occurrence in Bali. While many families and local residents have trained pet dogs, many areas of Bali are home to what are refer...

Kadek Wardana
Officials Give Tourists Clarification Over Nusa Penida Elevator Controversy
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Officials Give Tourists Clarification Over Nusa Penida Elevator Controversy

Set to be Baliโ€™s next biggest tourist attraction, the 182m Glass Elevator and Viewing Platforms had been under construction for more than a year when the provincial government halted the whole thing due to building permit violations.ย 

Kadek Wardana
Nusa Penida Is Leveling Up As Demand From Bali Tourists Soars
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Nusa Penida Is Leveling Up As Demand From Bali Tourists Soars

Once a hidden island visited by backpackers seeking off-path adventures away from Baliโ€™s holidaymaker crowd, Nusa Penida is a world-famous tourist destination that welcomes thousands of tourists every single day.

Kadek Wardana
Safety and Sustainability Top Priority For Bali This Peak Travel Season
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Safety and Sustainability Top Priority For Bali This Peak Travel Season

Here at Regional Travel Monitors, weโ€™re here to report on all the latest news from the island, and the good news is, with tens of thousands more tourists set to arrive, there is more than enough room for everyone to have a safe and fun time in the sun.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Bali Immigration Office Outlines Doโ€™s And Donโ€™ts Of Most In-Demand Tourist Visa Categories
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 5 min

Bali Immigration Office Outlines Doโ€™s And Donโ€™ts Of Most In-Demand Tourist Visa Categories

Some may come purely for vacation, others will come to visit family and friends, while others may come to volunteer, to create content, conduct a few business meetings, and take the time to add on some extra leisure days to make the most of the trip.

Gede Juliandika
Police Step In To Protect Tourists Targeted By Thieves In Top Bali Tourist Destinations
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Police Step In To Protect Tourists Targeted By Thieves In Top Bali Tourist Destinations

Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we are here to keep our readers up to speed on the latest travel news from Bali, including updates on whether and when the safety situation on the ground changes.

Gede Juliandika
Visa-Free Bali Travel Could Be About To Make A Comeback: What Tourists Need To Know
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Visa-Free Bali Travel Could Be About To Make A Comeback: What Tourists Need To Know

Huge news coming in from Jakarta right now that visa-free travel could be about to return for Baliโ€™s top international arrivals. With the long school holidays just around the corner, this could be game-changing news for tourists from Australia and New Zealand traveling to Bali...

Gede Juliandika
Bali Tourists Arrivals Down, But Hotel Occupancy Is Up? โ€˜Contradictoryโ€™ Tourism Situation Explained
Tourism & Public Policy โ€ข 4 min

Bali Tourists Arrivals Down, But Hotel Occupancy Is Up? โ€˜Contradictoryโ€™ Tourism Situation Explained

The Bali Central Statistics Agency has been talking to the media about all the latest travel data, and it makes for very interesting reading. We here at Regional Travel Monitors are here to break it all down for tourists, travelers, and international residents in Bali.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
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