We Think We Can, We Think We Can

We Think We Can, We Think We Can

While National Experts Say Bali Rail System is Not Economically Viable, Governor Pastika Remain Adamant on the Benefits of a Round Bali Rail System (12/8/2012) The provincial government of Bali remains committed in its desire to build a rail
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Sheraton Kuta Resort Now Open

Sheraton Kuta Resort Now Open

203-room Sheraton Kuta Resort Forms Part of Modern Beachwalk Complex Gentrifying Kuta Ocean Front (12/8/2012) The Sheraton Kuta Resort on Kuta Beach in Bali was formally opened on Friday, December 7, 2012, with a cocktail reception and
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Selective Development

Selective Development

Indonesian Tourism Ministry Marks Three Areas of Bali for Tourism Destination Development (11/30/2012) Bali Daily (The Jakarta Post) quotes theTourism and Creative Economy Ministry as announcing their intent to undertake elaborate
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Pausing the Pump

Pausing the Pump

No Subsidized Premium of Solar to Be Sold at Bali Gas Stations on December 2, 2012 (11/25/2012) Detik.com reports that the Gas and Oil Distribution Agency (BPH-MiGas) has decided to set Sunday, December 2, 2012 as a day “withou
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Conserving Energy and Resources in Bali

Conserving Energy and Resources in Bali

Former Indonesian Tourism Industry Says Water and Energy Conservation are Now Keys to Sustainability of the Tourism Sector (11/25/2012)  Former Indonesian Minister of Tourism are keen observer of the national tourism industry,
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Keeping Bali Hotel Guests Safe and Sound

Keeping Bali Hotel Guests Safe and Sound

Safety Audits for 25 Starred Hotels in Bali Now Underway (11/24/2012) The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI-Bali) is targeting by the end of 2012 to have audited the safety systems of 25 four and
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The Evil That Men Do

The Evil That Men Do

Bangli, Bali Tourism Chief Wayan ‘Gobang’ Edi Sucipto Arrested for Collecting Illegal Fees in Previous Position (11/16/2012) Radar Bali reports that Wayan “Gobang” Edi Sucipto, the chief of the Bangli Regency
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A Blossoming Friendship with Japan

A Blossoming Friendship with Japan

People of Osaka Give 300 Cherry Blossom Trees for Planting In Karangasem Regency Bali (11/16/2012) The Bali Daily (Jakarta Post) reports that The Japan Sakura Exchange Association has given 300 Japanese “Sakura”
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Bali Beaches: Free Access for All

Bali Beaches: Free Access for All

Some Hotels in South Bali Accused of Barring Public Use of the Beachfronts (11/11/2012) A number of hotels in Nusa Dua are being accused of expropriating their beachfronts, turning these areas into private beaches off-limits to non-hotel guests. T
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Legal Transparency

Legal Transparency

Construction Projects in South Bali Must Have Legal Notice Board Posted at Site’s Entrances (11/11/2012) In addition to the requirement to conform to zoning rules and building regulations, all private and commercial building project
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Mob 1: Police 0

Mob 1: Police 0

300 Police and Court Officials Barred from Taking Control of Hotel Bali Kuta Residence by Hundreds of ‘Local Citizens’ (10/29/2012) Efforts by 300 law enforcement officials drawn from the Bali police headquarters, mobile police
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Once Inn, Now Out

Once Inn, Now Out

Family Hotels and Inns in Bali Capital of Denpasar Being Squeezed Out of the Accommodation Market (10/28/2012) The once lucrative business of operating small family inns and home stays in Denpasar is in danger of becoming a part of Bali’s
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