Articles tagged ‘tourists’
Foreign Arrival Statistics
By Barrie | May 4th, 2008 |
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The foreign arrivals statistics for Indonesia are out courtesy of the Central Statistics Agency and they are showing a marked increase for the first quarter. Naturally, Bali remains the number one destination for travellers to Indonesia although arrivals from Europe are on the wane and this is probably due to the Indonesian Airlines ban imposed [...]
Tourist Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
By Barrie | April 23rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
A helicopter carrying tourists has been forced to make an emergency landing on the resort island of Bali. You see them all the time during the day, helicopters ferrying tourists on a bird’s eye view of the island. I have never actually had the desire to fly in one although I must admit I do [...]
Bali tourism levels reaching new heights
By Nick | August 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Latest tourism figures show July 2007 was the best month on record for Bali, based simply on the number of foreign arrivals. From my unscientific point of view, I’d second that opinion. Walking and riding around Kuta / Seminyak the numbers are significantly up from last year. No more sad looking street vendors and restaurants [...]
Recent visitor’s Bali experience
By Nick | February 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Talking to Bali visitors I hear many of the same complaints ( aggressive beach vendors, trash everywhere), some glowing acounts of personal interactions (’the people are so warm and kind’) and once in a while some tips.
Water sports can be hazardous in Bali
By Nick | July 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This last week in Bali 2 tourists died while enjoying water sports. The first was a 40 year old Australian who was rescued from drowning on Kuta beach. He was hit by large waves while swimming, and though revived by life guards, passed away at BIMC in Kuta.
A Glutton of Taxis: Kuta, Bali
By Barrie | July 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
They are everywhere!. No sooner do you step out of your place of residence in Bali they are then hustling for your Rupiah. They drive up and down Jalan Legian in their hundreds day and night.
Tax Incentives for Indonesian Visitors
By Barrie | July 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
At one time years ago I used to enjoy buying my duty-free goods in Australia before returning to Indonesia.
A Stalled Recovery for Bali
By Barrie | July 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The June 2006 arrivals may indicate that Bali's tourism recovery has stalled with the gap in month-on-month arrivals widening slightly after encouraging signs of gradual improvement during the period December 2005 - April 2006.
New World Surf Record Set in Bali
By Barrie | July 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
In a rare spell of drop-in heaven rather than surf break hell, surfers in Bali have set a world record for the most people to ride a single wave.
