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Ministry of Tourism helps restore Sade Traditional Village in Lombok after fire
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Ministry of Tourism helps restore Sade Traditional Village in Lombok after fire

Jakarta (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Ministry of Tourism is ready to assist efforts to restore the Sade Traditional Village in the Rembitan Village area, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province.

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Badung and Wakatobi strengthen cross-regional collaboration to boost tourism
Tourism & Public Policy 4 min

Badung and Wakatobi strengthen cross-regional collaboration to boost tourism

Badung (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Badung Regency Government (Pemkab), Bali, together with the Wakatobi Regency Government, Central Sulawesi, are strengthening cross-regional collaboration to increase tourist visits and improve destination governance.

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Sade Residents Confide in Minister of Tourism, Want to Return to the 1970s Without Electricity
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Sade Residents Confide in Minister of Tourism, Want to Return to the 1970s Without Electricity

Minister of Tourism (Menpar) Widiyanti Putri Wardhana visited the fire victims of the Sade Traditional Village, in Rembitan Village, Central Lombok, Thursday (27/8/2026). Residents used this moment to express their complaints and wishes after the disaster which destroyed 75 ho...

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Bali’s Most Impressive Monuments And Statues Are A Must-Visit For Tourists
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Bali’s Most Impressive Monuments And Statues Are A Must-Visit For Tourists

In 2026, these kinds of tourists are becoming fewer and further between. Of course, everyone is a little bit interested in the island’s culture and heritage but here at Regional Travel Monitors we’ve noticed that there is a steady decline in the number of tourists who are exclusively interes...

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Tukad Unda Dam Tourist Spot Abandoned, Weathered Gazebo Filled with Bushes
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Tukad Unda Dam Tourist Spot Abandoned, Weathered Gazebo Filled with Bushes

Tourist attractions and hangout spots on the banks of Tukad Unda, Lebah Environment, Semarapura Kangin Village, Klungkung, Bali, are abandoned. In fact, this place was once a favorite of local and foreign tourists.

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DTW Jatiluwih is creating various tourist attractions so that tourists don't just see the rice fields
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DTW Jatiluwih is creating various tourist attractions so that tourists don't just see the rice fields

The Jatiluwih Tourist Destination Area (DTW) in Penebel District, Tabanan, Bali, develops various tourist attractions. This effort was made so that visiting tourists not only see views of the rice fields, but can also experience firsthand the life of the agricultural community...

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Governor Koster gave the example of Balinese wine as a reference for Wakatobi to develop tourism
Tourism & Public Policy 4 min

Governor Koster gave the example of Balinese wine as a reference for Wakatobi to develop tourism

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster took the example of Balinese arak as a reference for Wakatobi in developing tourism while highlighting the potential of local products.

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List of 5 countries with easy visa processes for Indonesian citizens, what are they?
Tourism & Public Policy 4 min

List of 5 countries with easy visa processes for Indonesian citizens, what are they?

Arranging for a visa is often one of the things that makes prospective travelers think twice before going on holiday abroad. Starting from preparing various documents, waiting for the approval process, to preparing application fees are the parts that must be paid attention to.

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BPBD Bali: Disaster Preparedness Certificate (SKB) adds value to hotels
Hospitality & Openings 4 min

BPBD Bali: Disaster Preparedness Certificate (SKB) adds value to hotels

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Bali Province has asked tourism accommodation businesses to immediately obtain a Disaster Preparedness Certificate (SKB) to increase business added value and destination competitiveness.

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Road Upgrades In Bali’s Top Tourism Destinations Set To Reduce Vacation Traffic Jams
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Road Upgrades In Bali’s Top Tourism Destinations Set To Reduce Vacation Traffic Jams

For those who are set to be visiting for the first time, you should probably brace for traffic congestion. All hope is not lost yet, though; there are solutions on the horizon.

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Wildfires Ravage Indonesia: Here’s What Bali Tourists Need To Know
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Wildfires Ravage Indonesia: Here’s What Bali Tourists Need To Know

Wildfires are ravaging high swathes of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has personally led the response to the forest and land fires in the region and visited Kalimantan over the weekend.

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Prophet's Birthday Holiday, Penebel Tabanan Nature Tourism is Crowded with Tourists
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Prophet's Birthday Holiday, Penebel Tabanan Nature Tourism is Crowded with Tourists

The Penebel area, Tabanan Regency, is the choice of tourists to enjoy the Prophet's Birthday holiday, Tuesday (25/8/2026). The natural panorama in the form of rice fields, hills, and cool air is a special attraction for tourists who want to find a different atmosphere from the...

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