celebrity soltice, a giant ship docked at benoa harbor carrying 2,800 foreign tourists

Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said that the arrival of Celebrity Solstice brought around 2,800 foreign tourists who were expected to visit various destinations in Bali, with a significant positive impact due to the profile of cruise ship passengers who tend to have higher spending. If we look at around 70 - 80 percent of dependence on foreign tourists on air connectivity because direct flights have a very large contribution. Meanwhile, we hope that with this cruise there will be an increase of 5 - 10 percent in the contribution of foreign tourist arrivals. While in Bali, Celebrity Solstice passengers plan to visit several interesting destinations on the Island of the Gods, including Ubud in Gianyar Regency, Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in South Kuta District, Badung Regency, destinations in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, and Taman Ayun Temple in Badung regency. Of course, with 2,800 passengers, I see it will visit the Ubud, GWK and Kintamani areas including Taman Ayun. Of course, we hope it will have a positive impact, especially since the average expenditure per day for foreign tourists is around $1,200, but for cruise ship passengers it can reach $1,500 to $2,000'', said the Head of the Bali Tourism Department. The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship recently docked at Benoa Harbor, Bali, as the largest ship ever to stop there. This ship, 317 meters long and 37 meters wide, is the largest ship to ever stop at Benoa Harbor, carrying around 2,800 people from all over the world. The Celebrity Solstice cruise ship will stop for two days at Benoa Harbor after sailing from Sydney, Australia, to Singapore. This adds to the total of 50 ships coming to Benoa Harbor in 2023 with 74,461 passengers.   Photo Source: https://voi.id


positively impacting bali as host of the 2023 ais forum summit

The 2023 Archipelagic and Island States Forum Summit (AIS Forum Summit) in Nusa Dua, South Kuta - Badung, will have a very positive impact on Bali tourism. First, increase the occupancy rate of hotel rooms, especially in the Nusa Dua area. Second, it becomes an indirect promotional medium for Bali to increase tourist visits, especially foreign tourists. This was conveyed by the Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun on Tuesday, October 10th 2023. Hotel room occupancy rates in the Nusa Dua area are normally around 80 percent, increasing by around 10 percent to 90 percent, some are even full. One of the contributing factors was, of course, the group of delegates to the AIS Forum Summit and also other guests. The Archipelagic and Island States Forum Summit (AIS Forum Summit) 2023, again proves and further enhances Bali's reputation as a safe and comfortable MICE (meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition) venue. The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office also emphasized to the managers of tourist attractions (DTW) throughout Bali, to be ready when visited by the delegations. Managers must consistently maintain cleanliness, comfort, safety and prioritize that Bali tourism is cultural tourism that is harmonious with the environment. The AIS Forum Summit was held for the first time on October 11th 2023, attended by 29 countries out of a total of 51 participating countries, and four international organizations. The summit, which carried the themes of the blue economy, maritime future and solidarity, became a historical milestone that underlies the synergy of solutions among the AIS Forum participating countries to overcome global challenges. The AIS Forum Summit focuses on cooperation to address four global issues, namely climate change mitigation and adaptation, blue economy, handling plastic waste at sea, and maritime governance. Photo source: https://kemenparekraf.go.id


bali will apply tourism fee for foreign tourists

The Bali Provincial Government will apply a tourism fee for foreign tourists. This policy will be implemented on Pebruary 14th, 2024. International tourists to Bali must pay a foreign tourist fee of 150,000 Rupiah, charged in Indonesian currency, equivalent to around $10 USD. Hopefully this can trigger the revival of the tourism industry and the tourism and creative activities involved.  Bali Governor Wayan Koster said that the Bali entry fee for foreign tourists was the provincial government's strategy to make tourism more maintained and sustainable. Protecting Bali's nature so that it is clean, beautiful and sustainable in a comprehensive and sustainable manner, creating Bali tourism management that is culture-based and dignified. Then create cleanliness, order and comfort for foreign tourists while they are in Bali. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has no problem with the plan to impose a fee of IDR 150,000 on foreign tourists entering Bali, because the fee will later be used for the conservation of Bali's nature. Payment of fees by foreign tourists applies only once during a trip to Bali and could be paid: 1) by transfer, virtual account, or Qris payment method via LOVE BALI website or application; 2) pay non cash or cashless via Bank Counter in I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport or Benoa Bali Harbor. The number of foreign tourists traveling to Bali has increased after the status of the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted to endemic. Later, the foreign tourist fee will be used to: 1) protect Bali tradition, culture and local wisdoms; 2) supporting sustainable tourism; 3) implementing quality tourism governance; 4) creating cleanliness, safety and comfort for tourist; and 5) build quality public transportation facilities and infrastructure.  


"golden egg of bali" nusa penida island at klungkung regency

Nusa Penida is a famous tourism area in Klungkung Regency with the nickname of Bali's golden egg. Nusa Penida is located southeast of the island of Bali, Indonesia. It has natural uniqueness, especially the beauty of exotic and spectacular beaches. So a visit to Bali will not be complete if you haven’t been the chance to visit Nusa Penida Island. Tourists who wish to visit the island of Nusa Penida can go through the Port of Sanur which serves crossing routes to the islands of Nusa Penida and Lembongan. The cruise from Sanur Harbor to Nusa Penida can be reached in about one hour by using a fast boat. At Sanur Port, there are many choices of fast boats from various companies with several departure hours starting at 07:00 WITA until 15:00 WITA. From Sanur Harbor, tourists will head to Banjar Nyuh Harbor on Nusa Penida. Banjar Nyuh Harbor in Nusa Penida is now busy because it is one of the entrances to Nusa Penida since the popularity of Nusa Penida tourism as a holiday destination for tourists in Bali. Nusa Penida offers many natural tourist attractions with its exotic and spectacular natural beauty, such as: Kelingking Beach, this tourist attraction offers spectacular natural views of the sea from the top of the hill. The beach has white sand and access to the location is easy because cars can go directly to the location. The view of the hills and cliffs jutting into the sea resembles a little finger (kelingking), as well as the beautiful cliffs that surround it, presented in an exotic way. Kelingking Beach is a mandatory tour destination in Nusa Penida with tour routes to the West route, it is always crowded, especially when the holiday season arrives. The location address is in Bunga Mekar hamlet, Karang Dawa Village, Kec. Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency. Broken Beach, is one of the tourist attractions that must be visited while in Nusa Penida. Local people call this beach as “pasih uug” which means Broken Beach. It is called Broken Beach because its geographical contours seem to be damaged, even though it is not and in fact the natural scenery looks so unique, beautiful and amazing. The view of one part of the cliffs in this area is a giant gaping hole, then sea water enters the hole and gets trapped in the rocks surrounded by the cliffs. Located in the western tourism area, in the same area as Angel's Billabong. The location address is in Sumpang hamlet, Bunga Mekar village, Kec. Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency. Crystal Bay Beach, Cystal Bay beach will be an ideal recreation area. Located at Br. Penida, Sakti village, Nusa Penida sub-district, Klungkung regency - Bali. As the name suggests, the sea water on Cystal Bay beach is so clear as crystal, the underwater world is no less beautiful, so it has become a favorite water tourism destination for recreational snorkeling and diving. This natural coastal recreation area has clean white sand, an ideal place to relax and mingle. Crystal Bay Beach is located in a bay and surrounded by hills, as if hidden from the crowds. About 50 meters from the beach there is a coral island called Batu Mejinong Island, which seems to protect the waves and looks more spectacular at sunset, this place is a mandatory tour destination for tourists.


miss universe visits to bali

The moment Miss Universe visited Bali can be used as a promotional medium. When the economy has not recovered after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very difficult to promote overseas directly. The influence is not only from Miss Universe's country of origin, but the whole world who knows Miss Universe, especially the countries participating in the Miss Universe competition. The Head of the Bali Government Tourism Office, Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun welcomed the arrival of Miss Universe 2022 to Bali. Miss Universe's visit is considered to have a positive impact and become a promotional event for Bali tourism. All Miss Universe activities in Bali will be exposed to the international world, and will automatically promote Bali to the international world. The member of Miss Universe 2022 present in Bali are Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Nola from the United States, Runner Up 2 Miss Universe 2022 Adreina Martinez from the Dominican Republic, and Top 5 Miss Universe 2022 Gabriella Del Santoz from Curacao. While on the Island of the Gods, the three of them were not only scheduled for photo shoots and sightseeing, but also attended invitations for the Grand Launching of Miss Universe Indonesia which would take place in Nusa Dua, South Kuta District, Badung. Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Nola admitted that she was impressed by the honesty and warmth given by the people of Bali during her visit to the Island of the Gods, whether on vacation or during the Miss Universe 2023 Asia Tour. Their arrival was due to being invited to the Grand Launching of Miss Universe Indonesia which was held at the Mulia Nusa Dua Hotel on Tuesday (21/2). The Bali Government Tourism Office facilitated coordination with the parties involved in this visit. There are several locations that will be visited, including Ubud, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu. The tourist objects to be visited include Ubud Palace, Dedari Park, Melasti Beach, Jimbaran Beach and Uluwatu Temple. In 2022 there was a G20 Summit event as a promotional medium for Bali, so that the success of the G20 Summit had an impact on foreign tourist visits. At the beginning of 2023 the Bali Government Tourism Office is proud of the arrival of the three Miss Universe because they can be used as media for promoting Bali tourism. 


the first arrival of chinese tourists to bali after the covid-19 pandemic

The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster together with the Vice Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati wearing Balinese traditional custom welcomed the first arrival of 216 Chinese tourists after the COVID-19 pandemic at I gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday 22 January 2023, after flying from Shenzhen, Tiongkok using Lion Air Charter Flight JT 2648. Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Denpasar Bali, Zhu Xinglong, Deputy for Marketing of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, GM I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, Head of the Bali Government Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, Head of The Bali Communication Informatics and Statistic, Gede Pramana and Head of the Bali Department of Transportation, IGW Samsi Gunarta also welcomed the arrival of 216 Chinese tourists on the island of Bali consisting of 197 adults, 17 children and 2 toddlers accompanied by a Pendet Dance. The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster said, with the arrival of Chinese tourists to Bali, I am sure that Bali tourism will rise. Hopefully these tourism visits will continue, increasing until December 2023. The charter flight became the first flight from China to Bali after the Xi Jinping government allowed its citizens to return to traveling abroad after the Covid-19 quarantine was opened on January 8. Starting February 6, the Chinese government will also begin releasing tourist groups to a number of countries around the world, including Indonesia. With direct flights from China, Head of Bali Government Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus predicts that Bali Governor Wayan Koster's target for tourists can be achieved. "The Governor's target to bring in 4.5 million foreign tourists this year is optimistic that it will be achieved with direct flights from China, because that is one of the second market shares of foreign tourists to Bali," said the Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office.



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