Tidore Islands Set to Be Eastern Indonesia’s New Tourist Magnet in 2024
The Indonesian government is gearing up to designate Tidore Islands as a National Tourism Strategy area for Eastern Indonesia, effective from 2024. During the Nusantara Day celebration from 10 to 13 December 2023, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi highlighted Tidore’s substantial potential to emerge as a tourism hotspot in the coming years. The Nusantara […]
Bali News: Tourist’s Car Collides with Berawa Beach Barrier, Falls onto the Sand
Bali News today was struck by an incident on Sunday, 17 December 2023 around 9 PM local time, as a tourist car collided with a barrier in the Berawa Beach area during the evening hours. This incident caused a stir among locals due to the vulnerable spot on the beach where the sedan landed, susceptible […]
2 Foreign Tourists Went Viral After Refusing Payment for Salon Treatment and Abusing The Employees in Kuta
Two foreign tourists went viral after a video captured their refusal to pay treatment fees at a nail art salon in North Kuta, Bali (14/12/2023). The video was shared by the Instagram account @hallo.denpasar and has been viewed by 126,000 people. The incident escalated as the tourists declined to pay the nail treatment cost of […]
Google Names Bali as The Most Popular Honeymoon Destination in 2023
Bali clinched the top spot as the most sought-after honeymoon destination in 2023, as per the Google Year in Search Report. Bali Immigration’s data reported a significant influx of 4.8 million foreign tourists to the island until November 2023, and this number is expected to continue surging by year-end. Bali’s allure as a honeymoon haven […]
Serangan Island: Bali’s Future Tourism Gems Set for Revitalization in 2024
In 2024, Serangan Island is set to become a prominent attraction in Bali. Denpasar Bali’s government plans substantial revitalization, allocating a budget of IDR 23 billion. These funds have been secured through various budget sources, encompassing Regional and City Government Expenditure Budgets, as well as Special Fund Allocations from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative […]
Martin Garrix Set to Perform on NYE 2024, Atlas Super Club Bali Gears Up for Spectacular Improvements
For the upcoming 2024 New Year’s Eve festivities, Atlas Super Club Bali has secured Martin Garrix as the special guest star. Ticket sales commenced in early December 2023 and have sold out in multiple categories, including regular, VIP, and VVIP. At present, only General Admission and VIP Admission tickets are available. Lihat postingan […]
South Korean and Indonesian Governments Collaborate to Develop $8.8 Million Electric Bus Project in Bali
On 13 December 2023, the governments of Indonesia and South Korea reached an agreement to establish electric bus services in Bali. The accord was sealed by Vivi Yulaswati, Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources at the Ministry of National Development Planning(Bappenas), along with Jaeseung Lee, the Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute […]
Jakarta Tops List for Most Expensive Cost of Living City in Indonesia by National Statistics Agency
In 2022, the National Statistic Agency (BPS) surveyed every city’s cost of living in Indonesia and Jakarta was ranked 1st as the most expensive living city. Apart from Jakarta, nine other cities currently maintain a high cost of living. “Ten cities boast the highest average consumption value per household,” stated Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution […]
Mount Merapi Erupts with 17 Lava Flows in A Day, Alert Raised for 20 Other Indonesian Volcanoes
On 13 December 2023, Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta experienced an eruption, releasing lava 17 times towards the Bebeng River. Yulianto, an officer at the Mount Merapi Observation Post, reported that the lava flowed up to 1,700 meters from the crater’s top. Mount Merapi spans several areas across Yogyakarta and Central Java, including Mageang, Klaten, Boyolali, […]
Pegipegi Officially Ends 12-Year Journey as Online Travel App in Indonesia
Pegipegi, an Indonesian online travel app (OTA) that commenced operations in 2012, has announced its closure on 11 December 2023. After nearly 12 years of service, Pegipegi bid farewell, attributing its decision to the competitive landscape within the OTA industry. “A nearly 12-year journey as your travel solution is an invaluable experience for Pegipegi. However, […]