Tag: Bali
Trade’s petition against Bali’s closure till 2021 draws thousands of signatures
An effort by Indonesian travel companies is underway to try to gather 5,000 signatures for a petition calling on president Joko Widodo to allow...
Bali ought use Covid-19 downtime to rethink sustainability: experts
The Covid-19 pandemic which has brought travel businesses to a halt is an opportune time for Bali to reset its policy on responsible and...
Trade backs levy move for Bali’s Nusa Penida to improve infrastructure
Bali's popular tourist islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan have introduced a levy on foreign visitors, a move that the local...
Ubud in consideration for UNWTO’s pilot gastronomic destination
Ubud in Bali could become the first gastronomic destination endorsed by the UNWTO, fanning Indonesia's hopes to develop gastronomic and culinary tourism.
Arief Yahya, Indonesia’s...
Sababay Winery, Bali
On Bali's northern coast, Mimi Hudoyo discovers a locally-owned winery that sources grapes from local farmers and turns them into award-winning juices, planting Indonesia on the world wine map along the way.
Full steam ahead for Indonesia’s cruise tourism development
As it forays into cruise tourism, the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has unveiled plans to develop an integrated resort with a cruise port...
A hot Bali spared effects of Lombok quakes
The string of devastating earthquakes that recently struck recently have not taken the shone off the neighbouring tourist hotspot of Bali, said buyers at the PATA Travel Mart 2018 last week although some players have seen a shift in demand to other beach destinations.
Bookings to Indonesia tumble after Lombok quake
There has been a 26% decline in bookings to Indonesia since the August 5 earthquake in Lombok, according to ForwardKeys.
Prior to the devastating earthquakes,...
Catalysing growth beyond Bali
Infrastructure development and investment have to go hand in hand in order for Indonesia’s ‘10 New Balis’ to take off. TTG Asia looks at the tourism progress in a few emerging destinations.
Fast boat services in Lombok area suspended due to high waves
Access by fast boat between Bali and Lombok, as well as between Lombok and the three Gilis, has been suspended as the sea around...
