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Archipelago 4 months ago

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Observers warn Bali administration of discriminatory driver requirements

Tourism drivers in Bali must have Bali ID cards, use vehicles with the Bali license plate ‘DK’ and attach the "Kreta Bali Smita" label to their vehicle. Observers warn the Bali administration these driver requirements may be discriminatory.

Regulations 5 months ago

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Tourism players feel sidelined by new ‘inclusive’ law

The Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) has criticized the recently passed tourism law for removing the group’s formal recognition as the representative body for businesses in the tourism sector.

Academia 5 months ago

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Climate finance beyond paper: Can Bali turn promises into actions?

The recently launched Bali Climate Financing Platform introduces a new model for translating road maps into implementation and if successful, it could be emulated in other provinces to safeguard regional economies toward building climate resilience.

Academia 5 months ago

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Bali’s sustainability paradox: From overtourism to net zero

Bali projects an image of sustainability while its economy rests heavily on over-tourism, straining land, water and energy, depending on fossil-fueled generators.

Economy 6 months ago

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Tourism SEZs’ prospects in driving investment and destination development

Bali, Batam, Bintan, Mandalika and Likupang are prime examples of areas projected to continue their growth as hubs for regional and international tourism.

Academia 6 months ago

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Culture, not construction, drives tourism success

Modern tourists seek more than just a place to stay: they want stories and experiences.

Academia 6 months ago

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Rivers, rituals and rubbish: Can Bali stay beautiful?

Can ecotourism be part of the fix? Yes, if Bali uses the legal framework, community willpower, and tourism revenue.

Archipelago 6 months ago

Floods in Bali kill at least nine people

Continuous heavy rains between Tuesday evening and Wednesday caused the floods and killed five people in Bali's capital Denpasar, Abdul Muhari, the spokesperson of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in a statement.

Archipelago 6 months ago

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Batam pushes for free visa on arrival for China, South Korea, Japan, India

Foreign tourist arrivals in Batam have steadily increased in recent years, but numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Economy 6 months ago

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Indonesia sees 10 percent surge in foreign visitors through July

In early 2025, foreign arrivals declined steadily from January, falling to a low of 984,770 in March before rebounding in the following months.

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PREMIUM Observers warn Bali administration of discriminatory driver requirements

PREMIUM Tourism players feel sidelined by new ‘inclusive’ law

PREMIUM Climate finance beyond paper: Can Bali turn promises into actions?

PREMIUM Bali’s sustainability paradox: From overtourism to net zero

PREMIUM Tourism SEZs’ prospects in driving investment and destination development

PREMIUM Culture, not construction, drives tourism success

PREMIUM Rivers, rituals and rubbish: Can Bali stay beautiful?