Jokowi and Morrison meet in Canberra to give IA-CEPA the green light
The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which aims to open the doors to a mutually beneficial trading relationship between the two countries, is now in effect.
Bali experiences supply/demand imbalance for star-rated hotels: report
A new report from Hotel Investment Strategies has revealed a drop in occupancy rates for Bali's star-rated hotels in 2019, despite an increase in the number of international visitors on the island.
Bali on track to develop Light Rail Transit system
Local news wires are buzzing with stories around the prospect of Bali getting a new Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, which would relieve some of the island's current traffic burdens, especially around the airport.
Ministry says IMB and AMDAL rules will not be removed
Building permits (IMB) and Environmental Impact and Analysis Rules (AMDAL) will not be abolished under the much anticipated Omnibus Law says the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Can Bali's tourism industry embrace 'less is more' in 2020?
Bali fell short of its foreign visitor arrival targets in 2019, prompting many industry stakeholders to take a long hard look at the island's burgeoning tourism business.
Nusa Penida tops list of backpacker travel destinations in 2020
Nusa Penida, in Bali's Klungkung regency, has been named as the number one destination for backpackers in 2020 by hostel reservation platform Hostelworld.
Special visas for Active Seniors likely to encourage quality tourism in Bali
As interest grows in developing retirement resorts, the government is being pressed to consider introducing a special visa scheme for senior travellers to Indonesia.
Omnibus Law taking shape with tax reforms on expatriate incomes
President Jokowi announced at his inauguration in October that his administration would soon be releasing the Omnibus Law, and even though this has yet to be finalized, plans are being shared and the response has been cautiously optimistic.