Educating the Public on Tourism

Educating the Public on Tourism

Leading Indonesian Educator Claims Indonesian Tourism is Uncoordinated due to a General Lack of Understanding of How the Tourism Industry Works (3/22/2013)  Tourism in Indonesia was likened to a “sound system without a operator”
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Cebu Pacific Commences Bali Service

Cebu Pacific Commences Bali Service

Twice Weekly Service by Cebu Pacific Creates Direct Flight Connection Between Philippines and Bali (3/22/2013) Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) commenced service between Manila on Bali on Saturday, March 16, 2013.Flight
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Bali Ability to Feed Itself in Doubt

Bali Ability to Feed Itself in Doubt

Rapid Loss of Farming Lands in Bali Threatens Agricultural Self-sufficiency (3/17/2013) The rapid loss of agricultural lands in Bali to tourist accommodation, residential housing and commercial uses is threatening government goals to make
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Bars to Freedom That Will not Bend

Bars to Freedom That Will not Bend

Bali’s Kerobokan Prison Warden Doubts Schapelle Corby will be Granted Parole without First Demonstrating Remorse for her Crimes (3/17/2013) The Jakarta Globe reports that the chief warden at Bali’s Kerobokan Prison has
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Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Indonesian Minister of Energy Jero Wacik Inaugurates Indonesia’s First Solar Power Plant in East Bali   (3/3/2013) A solar-energy generation project worth Rp. 26 billion (US$2.6 million) was inaugurated in Kubu, Karangasem, Bali
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The Link Between Land and Culture in Bali

The Link Between Land and Culture in Bali

Former Gianyar Regent and Current PHRI Chairman Calls on Government to Stop Issuing Permits for New Hotel Projects (3/3/2013) The government must take steps to protect land holdings in Bali. This is the warning given by the chairman of
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Empowering Small Hotel and Villa Operators

Empowering Small Hotel and Villa Operators

Chandra Himawan Heads Hotel Link Solutions - Bali Offering Digital Marketing Solutions to Small and Medium-Sized Hotels and Villas (2/23/2013) As part of its expansion across Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, Hotel Link Solutions have
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Keeping On-Line Travel Legal

Keeping On-Line Travel Legal

Bali Hotel and Restaurant Association Want Hotels to Cooperate in Regulating Unlicensed On-Line Travel Agents (2/22/2013) As part of ongoing efforts to regulate illegal travel agents in Bali, the vice-chairman of the Bali Chapter of Indonesian
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Don't Fence Me In

Don't Fence Me In

Bali Foundation Seeks to Make Religious Site Accessible to Handicapped People (1/14/2013) Bali Daily (The Jakarta Post) reports that Bunga Jepun Bali Foundation is working to make Balinese religious sites fully accessible to
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Park and Stop on New Years Eve

Park and Stop on New Years Eve

Central Kuta to Be Closed to All Vehicle Traffic on New Years Eve 2012-2013 (12/27/2012) After initially announcing that three different areas in South Bali would be closed to all vehicular traffic on New Years Eve,  the Bali police have
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A Darwinian Evolution

A Darwinian Evolution

Garuda Examining Resumption of Bali to Darwin, Australia Flights in 2013 (12/24/2012) Garuda Indonesia Airline is reported to be exploring a resumption of service between Bali and Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.The announcement
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Match Your 10 and Raise you 5!

Match Your 10 and Raise you 5!

Bali Officials Predicting 15% increase in foreign arrivals in 2013 (12/24/2012) The total number of foreign tourists “officially” expected by the province of Bali is officially predicted to increase 15% - despite more
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