Bali’s strong tourism-based economy is expected drive economic growth for the island ending the year at 6.65%. But concerns persists that expectations of robust growth may be tempered by rising inflation and other deleterious factors.
Jeffry Kairupan, the head of Bank Indonesia in Bali, said interim figures for Q4 of 2012 remains strong, [...]
Bali Garden Beach Resort has been certified as an Eco Hotel by the prestigious TUV Rheinland Germany
On the photo showing from left to right: Mr. Adrian Forsyth ( General Manager of Bali Garden Beach Resort), Caterina Castellanos (General Manager Marketing TUV Rheinland), Nicolas Pitet (Deputy General Manager) Mr Stefan Mueller (Resort Manager)
Bali Garden Beach Resort has been certified as an Eco Hotel by the prestigious TUV Rheinland Germany, in recognition of [...]
More Melbourne Cup Action in Bali
Two Bali Locations From Which to Choose For Melbourne Cup Madness on Tuesday, November 1, 2011
(10/23/2011)
Whether you reside on the eastern or western side of Bali, there’s now no excuse for not joining in on the festivities celebrating the annual running of Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, November 1, [...]
2010 MRA Bali International Triathlon to Include Sprint Race.
(2/20/2010) The organizers of the 4th Annual MRA Bali International Triathlon have announced that this year’s event will offer athletes an opportunity to participate in a sprint distance race.
To be held on June 20, 2010, this year’s race will provide athletes the chance to race either an [...]
Bali Academic Warns of Growing Competition for Farm Land and Drinking Water.
(2/13/2010) The National news agency Antara reports that a leading academic at Bali’s Udayana University has expressed the concern that if Bali’s tourism industry is left uncontrolled it will affect the delicate balance of [...]
Tourists and residents on the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali will be required to stay indoors and make no noise during the annual New Year “Day of Silence” on 16 March 2010, and the airport will be closed.
Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi, is a strict Hindu custom that will take place this year [...]
Lawmaker Says Funding of New Tourism Promotion Board Reflects Lack of Serious Commitment by Government to Promote Tourism Industry
(12/20/2008) The ratification of a new national tourism law is predicted to bring disaster for some sectors of Indonesia’s tourism industry. Bisnis.com quotes Cheppy Wartono, a member of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) [...]
Garuda Adding 29,737 Seats to Handle Extra Passengers Over the Coming Christmas and New Year Holiday Period.
(12/6/2008) Garuda Indonesia will add 29,737 sears over the coming Christmas and New Year’s holiday in order to handle the expected rush of travelers.
According to Bisnis.com, the extra seats will come on line beginning [...]
US$1.25 Million at Stake February 26-March 1, 2009 at New Kuta Golf Course.
(12/6/2008) Sanctioned by both the Asian and European golfing tours, the Indonesia Golf Tour moves to Bali February 26-March 1, 2009.
Slated to be held at Bali’s New Kuta Golf Resort on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, competitors will be treated [...]
Domestic Tourism Booming in Bali
Despite Rising Fuel Costs, Domestic Tourism Expected to Grow 15% in 2008.
Bisnis Indonesia predicts that domestic tourism totals to Bali will grow by 15% in 2008, in part due to the unprecedented surge of local tourist coming to the Island during the current school holiday period.
The Chairman of the Bali chapter [...]
