The Bali Sun

Seven months after the introduction of the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, local politicians have not yet confirmed the exact details about how the funds will be spent. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was initially intended to be spent on conserving culture, nurturing nature, and leveling up infrastructure, but specific project plans were not made public. …

Margarita lovers unite! One of Bali’s most popular bars is calling on the support of tequila lovers as they embark on an official Guinness World Record Attempt. Seminyak’s Motel Mexicola will be attempting to break the record for the most amount of margaritas sold in 8-hours this weekend. Bright, bold, and always pushing the boundaries, …

Top tourism organizations in Bali are calling for the creation of a certification program to help improve the standard of experiences at the island’s top attractions. The Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association (PUTRI) wants to create new standards to ensure safety, industry cohesion, and, above all, high quality for tourists. Speaking at a panel discussion …

Leaders in Indonesia have announced plans to review the tourist visa on arrival policy and pre-investment and investment visa policies that have been regularly misused by foreigners who want to stay long-term on the island. The Minister of Law and Human, Supratman Andi Agtas, has announced an investigation and review into the ways in which …

Bali is on a mission to level up its tourism infrastructure. As public dialogue grows over whether or not the island has or hasn’t surpassed the threshold for overtourism, leaders are committed to ensuring that culturally respectful and sustainable tourism is delivered as standard, and that includes high-quality infrastructure across the province. It may not …

As construction teams continue to create a new access road to the cliff crack beneath Uluwatu Temple, local residents, community members, and tourists are raising more concerns that the project is doing more harm than good. It has come to light that the project has gone ahead without publishing an Environmental Impact Assessment and without …

Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. It is an issue that affects local residents, tourists, and, of course, the environment too. Over the last decade, the situation has largely gone from bad to worse, but local leaders have worked to implement new solutions. Many of these solutions have had an impact, but with …

Tourists are loving Bali right now. Whatever the weather, whatever the season, there is little standing in the way of holidaymakers jetting off to the Island of the Gods for the vacation of a lifetime. As the demand for Bali travel grows by the day, travel trends are changing. One key change in Bali lovers’ …

It’s been a little under a month since a devastating fire ravaged the New Ubud Art Market in the center of the popular tourist town. The art market, which had only opened to the public in April 2023, was a new development after the original art market also burned down. As investigators and police continue …

Bali’s top beachside resorts each have their own unique charms to offer tourists. From the serene shores of Sanur through to the crashing waves of Uluwatu, heading west toward the bright lights of Canggu, Bali’s southern coast offers a perfect vacation vibe for every kind of tourist. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …

With just seven days to go until the Bali International Air Show kicks off on the Island of the Gods, aero-enthusiasts are preparing for what is set to be an aviation extravaganza. The Bali International Airshow will be hosted at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from 18th – 21st September 2024. The Bali International …

One of Bali’s most famous travel destinations is making major changes to the way in which tourists pay for tickets. The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency will be going cashless. The move comes as tourism managers work to streamline the visitor experience for all. As of mid-September, tourists visiting Tabanan’s Jatiluwih …