by Gary Chandler | May 6, 2020 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Pandemic Has Created Several Deserted Islands Bali is the most popular tourist destination among foreigners in Indonesia. Thousands of people on this tropical island are dependent on travel and hospitality, which means that the pain runs far and wide. It’s hard...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 28, 2020 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Indonesia Criticized Over Crisis Response A 53-year-British woman has become Indonesia’s first confirmed COVID-19 fatality. Officials fear she may have been already infected when she landed for a family vacation on the idyllic island of Bali. Indonesia’s...
by Gary Chandler | Jul 27, 2019 | Bali, Culture
The Cultural Capital Of Bali The Balinese culture embraces the arts like no other culture in the world. Arts and crafts are instilled at a young age and are an integral part of the island’s fascinating culture. Ubud is the center of the arts and a magnet for those who...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 10, 2019 | Bali, Destinations, Tourism Industry
Bali The Top Destination Indonesia attracted a record number of foreign tourists last year. It hopes to top those results in 2019. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 15.8 million in 2018, 13 percent more than a year earlier. Malaysian and Chinese tourists are...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 13, 2018 | Bali, Lombok
Earthquake Rattles Lombok, Gili Islands, Bali A deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the island of Gili Trawangan, off Lombok in Indonesia, last Sunday. The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 400 and...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 22, 2018 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Bali Sets The Pace By John Wogan, Travel + Leisure Some of the most luxurious resort hotels on the planet are located in Indonesia, home to everything a well-traveled hotel connoisseur would expect: beautiful beaches, delicious food, postcard-perfect views, and...