Bali

An Indonesian politician is urging Bali to focus on attracting “classy” tourists instead of “mass tourism” amidst bad behavior from foreign visitors. The crackdown on misbehaving tourists includes proposed bans and education for hotel workers, and there are plans to raise prices and implement a tax on tourists entering Indonesia. The tourism board also plans to use billboards to educate tourists on cultural behavior, and 620 foreigners have already been deported for various offenses this year.

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An Indonesian politician is urging Bali to focus on attracting “classy” tourists instead of “mass tourism” amidst bad behavior from foreign visitors. The crackdown on misbehaving tourists includes proposed bans and education for hotel workers, and there are plans to raise prices and implement a tax on tourists entering Indonesia. The tourism board also plans to use billboards to educate tourists on cultural behavior, and 620 foreigners have already been deported for various offenses this year.

Indonesia’s Maritime and Investment Affairs Minister, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, is calling for Bali to attract “classier” tourists, rather than the typically rowdy holidaymakers Bali has become renowned for. Pandjaitan is pushing for Bali to focus on “quality tourism” instead of “mass tourism,” and is calling for a tax to be placed on tourists entering the … Read more

Solo’s Preparedness to Replace Bali in Drawing the U-20 World Cup, as Stated by Gibran

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Solo’s Preparedness to Replace Bali in Drawing the U-20 World Cup, as Stated by Gibran

CNN Indonesia Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:16 WIB Solo wants to replace Bali to host the 2023 U-20 World Cup draw. (Doc. PSSI) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Cancer mention Solo ready to replace Bali for the draw venue for the 2023 U-20 World Cup which FIFA canceled last weekend. FIFA canceled the … Read more

“Why Bali is Imposing a Ban on Tourists Renting Motorbikes Soon”

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“Why Bali is Imposing a Ban on Tourists Renting Motorbikes Soon”

Foreign tourists in Bali will soon be banned from using motorbikes after a series of traffic violations and accidents involving overseas travellers. Indonesian authorities will introduce a ban on foreigners renting motorbikes and instead suggest that they can hire cars from travel agents under a new proposal. The move follows the growing trend of scooters … Read more

Tomorrow, two Polish nationals camping on Bali Beach during Nyepi will face deportation.

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Tomorrow, two Polish nationals camping on Bali Beach during Nyepi will face deportation.

Jakarta – Two foreign nationals (DO) of Polish origin deported by Class I Immigration Office Denpasar Immigration Checkpoint. Both are said to have violated immigration rules and customary rules during the Nyepi celebration because they were found camping on the beach. Head of the Immigration Intelligence and Enforcement Section of the Immigration Office Class I … Read more

Why Bali Could Terminate Visa-On-Arrival for Russians and Ukrainians

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Why Bali Could Terminate Visa-On-Arrival for Russians and Ukrainians

The central immigration agency of Bali, Indonesia, has been ordered to revoke the visa-on-arrival scheme for Russian and Ukrainian visitors due to a surge in crimes committed by tourists from these countries, including overstaying of visas and illegal work in various industries. Since the borders reopened, Bali has experienced a rise in visitors from Russia … Read more

BNN Warning to Foreign Tourists in Bali: Don’t Use and Circulate Drugs

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BNN Warning to Foreign Tourists in Bali: Don’t Use and Circulate Drugs

Jakarta – Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) General Commissioner Petrus Reinhard Golose gave a stern warning to foreigner tourist who wears and or distributes drugs in Bali. Especially if drugs are used and or distributed while on vacation. “You may vacation in Bali, but you may not use narcotics, let alone distribute narcotics,” … Read more

Foreigner Petition Protests the Rooster Crows Every Dawn in Bali Mediated, but Failed

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Foreigner Petition Protests the Rooster Crows Every Dawn in Bali Mediated, but Failed

Badung – A number of foreign tourists sent petitions to the South Kuta District government, Bali, because of this rooster crows every dawn. The district administration has mediated, but failed. Reported detikBaliFriday (3/3/2023), the Peace and Order Unit (Trantib) of South Kuta District received complaints through a petition from 10 guests of foreign nationals (WNA) … Read more

Australian Caucasians Killed by Beating the Wooden Chair of a Cafe Owner in Bali

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Australian Caucasians Killed by Beating the Wooden Chair of a Cafe Owner in Bali

CNN Indonesia Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 01:41 WIB A cafe owner in Kuta, Bali killed a foreigner from Australia who urinated on him. The perpetrator killed by beating the victim using a wooden chair (CNN Indonesia/Kadafi) Denpasar, CNN Indonesia — A cafe owner in South Kuta, Bali kill an Australian citizen who is drunk and … Read more

Smetana and Haj are enjoying themselves in Bali: They handle the massive criticism with clarity

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Smetana and Haj are enjoying themselves in Bali: They handle the massive criticism with clarity

4 Emma Smetana and Jordan Haj Singer and presenter Emma Smetana has been in Bali for more than a month with her family. It’s not the first time she spends the winter in the warmth, already last year she went exotic with her partner Jordan Haj and children. They also spend time on vacation working … Read more

Viral Caucasians ABG Do Vandalism, Reprimanded by Niluh Djelantik, Tourists Don’t Accept

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Viral Caucasians ABG Do Vandalism, Reprimanded by Niluh Djelantik, Tourists Don’t Accept

Badung – Being viral, Caucasians ABG in Bali are the perpetrators vandalism scribble on the SD wall. He was also reprimanded Ni Luh Djelantik. However, there are foreign tourists passing by who feel unacceptable. The 14-year-old foreign citizen (WNA) took action vandalism on the wall of SD Negeri 4 Kerobokan, North Kuta District, Badung, Bali … Read more