Assisting Business Growth in Indonesia’s Hospitality and Tourism Sectors
Moores Rowland Indonesia, a business advisory and consultancy, provides essential services that include auditing and accounting, to tax, legal and even human rights. Here, Ms. Mei Nie Tan, a Partner, Accounting and Outsourcing, shares her expert outlook for tourism and business growth in Indonesia, and indeed how Moores Rowland Bali can support businesses in the
East Indies Gin: A Real Craft Gin Inspired by Indonesia and Made in Bali
A real craft gin, made here in Bali, bursting with flavours that represent the islands of Indonesia and its storied past. Yes, East Indies Gin has taken Indonesia’s drinks industry by storm, found on top shelves of celebrated cocktail bars keen to showcase a premium spirit that celebrates the archipelago. The evocative name, East Indies Gin,
Hatten Wines: How to Bring Bali’s Viniculture into the 21st century
Founded in 1994 by Ida Bagus Rai Budarsa, Hatten Wines is Bali’s first wine company and produces wines from locally-grown grapes. Gus Rai wanted to offer visitors a taste of Bali, a wine that reflected the island’s tropical terroir. Having just celebrated their 30th anniversary in August 2024, it’s an apt moment to reflect on how far
Making Beer in Bali: Inside the Brewery with Island Brewing
“Time Well Spent” is the official tagline for one of Bali’s rapidly growing beer brands, Island Brewing. It’s an ethos of enjoying good times and good island living. For Head of Brewing Operations Michael King, this tagline is just as appropriate for what happens in the brewery, where time and attention are responsible for the
Cultivating Specialty Bali Coffee, with Tanamera Coffee Indonesia
A string of mountains runs across Bali, giant calderas and towering volcanoes, giving the island its rugged highland centre. As one ascends to these peaks, the altitude rises and temperatures drop, and just at a certain sweet spot up the mountains, Bali coffee trees find their home. On the slopes that climb towards the Batur
The History of Rafting in Bali
One of the must-do activities enjoyed by tourists coming to Bali is rafting in the rivers that run past Ubud, but it wasn’t always this way. In the ’70s & ’80s, Ubud was only known as an arts and crafts village, where tourists went to buy art or study painting or to learn or watch
How Astungkara Way Is Restoring Regenerative Rice Farming in Bali and Beyond
Best known for their 136-kilometre coast-to-coast walking trail through Bali farmland and forest, Astungkara Way is on a mission to cast aside chemicals – with the help of ducks, cover crops, and composting. “When I was a kid, my uncle would take me out to the rice fields at night to see the fireflies,” recalls
Threads of Life: Preserving Time-Honoured Textile and Natural Dye Traditions
In Bali, textiles play an integral role in its cultural heritage, from their use in the daily lives of the Balinese to religious rituals and ceremonies, they are not mere articles of clothing but a living tradition in itself instilled in symbolism and meaning. Since 1998, one brand has been a notable champion of Indonesia’s
Bali Island School Drives Sustainability Education at Maybank Marathon 2024
Bali Island School (BIS) continues to make strides in its commitment to exceptional education and sustainability. This year, the school played a significant role in the Maybank Marathon Bali 2024 by actively participating in the event’s sustainability initiatives. The school’s involvement highlights its dedication to creating meaningful change and fostering global awareness among the younger
The ‘Bali Promise’: Should Visitors Pledge to Behave in Bali?
You may have heard of, or possibly even seen, tourists behaving badly here in beautiful Bali. It’s kind of hard to understand why because everything is pretty good here (well, except for maybe the traffic…). There really is no reason to misbehave or be disrespectful. But it does happen and seems even to be on
Bali Island School Celebrates Student Scores, Service and Campus Upgrades
Having just begun a new academic year, Bali Island School (BIS) begins the term with positive stories and some brand new beginnings! From great graduate results to impressive community service, plus some welcome improvements to school grounds, the 2024-2025 academic is off to a good start. Firstly, the summer brought in a wave of celebrations
Are the Changes We’re Seeing Positive for Bali?
I set out 8 years ago now to embrace the concept of sustainability and try to bring it to as many people as possible, first of all by education, though a series of very well-attended seminars and conferences, covering important subjects like Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Buildings and Architecture, and How to Create Smart Cities. Then
Magi Farm: Battling Food Waste in Bali with Larvae Power
Utilising a unique method to tackle food waste issues in Bali, Magi Farm harnesses nature itself for a solution, in particular the lifecycle of black solder flies. This social enterprise introduces a system that not only removes said waste but also creates new, low-footprint products that supply both the agricultural industry and everyday consumers. Organic
