Articles tagged “bali”

Tourism

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Regardless of whether it is Russians behaving badly in Bali or others, the Indonesian government appears prepared to implement rigid restrictions to combat these incidents.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 7 months ago

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Tourism

Reopened Asian Destinations Dangle New Incentives to Win Back Tourists

Destinations are looking to fill the China void by luring international tourists with incentives. And while we'd have to wait to see how effective these schemes turn out to be, travelers surely should make the most of it.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Reopened Asian Destinations Dangle New Incentives to Win Back Tourists

Hotels

Full Video: Potato Head Family CEO at Skift Global Forum 2022

Hospitality brands act like there is a conflict between the guest experience and sustainability. Potato Head's Ronald Akili explains why that's not true, and he has examples to back it up.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Full Video: Potato Head Family CEO at Skift Global Forum 2022

News Blog

Jumeirah Hires New CEO From Radisson’s Asia Operations

Jumeirah Group said Wednesday it hired Katerina Giannouka, a top executive for Radisson in Asia, as its new CEO. The announcement was made by Dubai Holding, a global investment firm owned by the ruler of Dubai for which Jumeirah is part of. Giannouka, who will be taking over as the CEO in December, succeeds Jose…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Hotels

Potato Head Finds a Balance in Sustainability in Bali

Potato Head offers a deeper approach rooted in Bali traditions of "duality" when it comes to its sustainability efforts. Take notice, travel industry.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Potato Head Finds a Balance in Sustainability in Bali

Hotels

Indonesia’s Hospitality Growth Driven by Easing of Restrictions

The confidence of the hospitality sector in Indonesia seems to be getting stronger as the archipelago relaxes arrival restrictions. As hotly anticipated properties now announce opening dates, Indonesia is clearly emerging as a key market in Southeast Asia's hospitality ecosystem.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Indonesia’s Hospitality Growth Driven by Easing of Restrictions

Tourism

Asia-Pacific Travel Recovery Will Be Bumpy

In a region this massive, recovery will be different from country to country. But you can expect to see regional travel renew faster than international long haul.

Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific Travel Recovery Will Be Bumpy

Business Travel

Digital Nomads, NFTs and One Man’s Quest to Build an Island Oasis for Remote Work

It was only a matter of time before tourism caught up with the hype over non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and join the worlds of art and sport. And digital nomads will be at the heart of it all. Just ask Olumide Gbenro.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Digital Nomads, NFTs and One Man’s Quest to Build an Island Oasis for Remote Work

Tourism

Bali’s Limited Reopening Leaves Surf Schools Stoked

Surf tourism is big business in Bali. Even a partial lifting of restrictions will help fill the waters with surfers, and local coffers with tourism dollars.

Sultan Anshori, additional reporting by Yuddy Cahya Budiman and Agustinus Beo Da Costa, Reuters | 2 years ago

Bali’s Limited Reopening Leaves Surf Schools Stoked

Business Travel

Families Able to Unlock Travel for Remote Work Through Virtual School Networks

Travel companies that can ease remote-working parents’ nerves about in-destination schooling will discover a new type of guest that could book for several months at a time. Welcome to the golden age of travel.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Families Able to Unlock Travel for Remote Work Through Virtual School Networks