Apple has recently announced the inauguration of its fourth Apple Developer Academy in Bali, Indonesia. This marks a significant expansion in its efforts to enhance opportunities for developers, students, and entrepreneurs in the region's burgeoning iOS app economy. The new academy in Bali adds to the existing ones in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam, which have been operational since the first academy opened in Jakarta in 2018.Impact and Growth of Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaThe esta...

Bali, often referred to as the "Island of the Gods," has recently earned the prestigious title of "The Best Island" in the DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards, adding to its collection of numerous accolades in the travel industry. Known for being a highly-regarded travel publication among Asia-Pacific travelers, DestinAsian's annual awards spotlight the most sought-after and esteemed travel hotspots in the region. In the 2024 edition, Bali triumphed over other renowned island destinations like th...

Visitors to Bali are now subject to a special tourism tax, the first for any province in Indonesia. Travelers must pay this charge before arriving in Bali, which applies each time they exit and re-enter the province.The initial suggestion for a tourism levy of US$30 to US$100 per international traveler was made last April, revisiting a similar, unsuccessful proposition from 2019. However, this amount was considered excessive, leading to a reduction to a more reasonable 150,000 Indonesian rupiah...

Temples in Bali are the latest to start the shift away from single-use plastics. On Tuesday, June 28th. Over 1,000 reusable woven pamedek baskets were distributed to devotees at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple in Pecatu Traditional Village in South Kuta. Balinese Hindus visiting the new moon blessings ceremony were handed the handmade bamboo baskets, called locally pamedek. The craftspeople of Pecatu Traditional Village provided 1,000 pamedek baskets. The handwoven baskets were created fr...

Every Monday morning, Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, holds a press conference. Last week, Minister Uno revealed his tourist goals for the rest of the year, emphasizing the importance of increased flight accessibility in meeting the demand for Bali travel during peak season. During this week's press conference on Monday, June 27th, Minister Uno said that the much-anticipated Indonesian Digital Nomad Visa is nearing completion and would soon be opened...