The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MoTCE), together with regencies in Bali and East Java, has launched a new tour programme to promote Bali’s lesser-known destinations.
Dubbed as the 3B Tour Package, the multi-destination itinerary covers three destinations that start with the letter B, namely Banyuwangi in East Java, Bali Barat in West Bali, and Bangli in North Bali. Banyuwangi will serve as the entry and exit point of the tour.
The package is available on the Wonderful Indonesia website as well as on Traveloka, Atourin, Mister Aladin, tiket.com, and Djalanin.com.
During the recent media briefing, MoTCE senior advisor Nia Niscaya shared that the introduction of this new tour package is an effort to “balance the tourism centred in the south” by directing tourists to less crowded areas which also have plenty of attractions to offer. The ministry is also confident that this new package will contribute between 10 and 15 per cent of arrivals to Bali.
“Banyuwangi has a lot to offer,” shared Taufik Rohman, head of Banyuwangi Regency Culture and Tourism Office. “The main attraction is Ijen Crater, which is a UNESCO Global Geopark. Banyuwangi is also known as a city with a million events as we have a lot of cultural and arts events, besides education, music, sports tourism.”
For West Bali, attractions include Lovina beach, Les Village, Singaraja, West Bali National Park and Madewa beach for surfing. Over in the north, Penglipuran village in Bangli is an award-winning tourism village known for its sustainability.
To get to Banyuwangi, travellers can take a plane from Jakarta, or check out the land and train services available from Jakarta and Surabaya.
At this initial stage, travellers can take the ferry from Ketapang in Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk, Bali – faster boat services will be available at a later date, travelling from Marine Boom Banyuwangi to Lovina with a stopover at Pemuteran Village pier in Buleleng area.
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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) from March 28 to 30 next year, where rugby teams and passionate fans from around the world can participate in this inaugural event.
This Sevens event will be one of the first major international sports events at the KTSP’s opening period, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s sports legacy, and is expected to further boost the tourism and entertainment industries, creating significant economic benefits.
KTSP is working closely with the Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) and relevant government departments for the three-day event, which will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium. Accommodating up to 50,000 spectators, the venue is equipped with numerous international standard facilities, along with a wide variety of dining, retail, and leisure options within the precinct.
The Kai Tak Stadium is also one of the few venues globally designed specifically for rugby sevens, featuring more than 20 changing rooms to accommodate the needs of the multiple teams, referees and other personnel involved in Sevens matches, along with dedicated dining and rest areas for players.
Additionally, the Kai Tak Stadium is equipped with a soundproof retractable roof, allowing events to proceed regardless of weather conditions, and its bowl cooling system ensures a comfortable viewing experience from every single seat.
KTSP project director shared: “As Hong Kong’s home venue, we are truly honoured and excited to host this globally prominent sports event at KTSP. For Hong Kong, this sporting occasion not only promotes the development of local rugby but also showcases the city’s capability to host world-class events, enhancing its status as a mega events capital.”