The Bali Sun

Bali’s relationship with tourism is experiencing some turbulence right now. As the province has just been ranked on a no-travel list due to crowding at top resorts, leaders are discussing how a better balance can be found that will benefit both local communities and tourists. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Central Management Board …

Politicians in Bali are proposing racial changes to traffic rules that could help combat travel chaos on the roads this Christmas and New Year. Local politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih is proposing that Bali ban all non-Bali Province-licensed vehicles from entering Bali over the festive season. This would effectively ban domestic tourists from traveling to …

New domestic flights will make it easier than ever for Bali tourists to explore Indonesia’s new capital city. I ncreased domestic flight variability between Denpasar and Balikpapan, the gateway to Indonesia’s capital city of the future Nusantara, will enable the tourists to see a whole new side of the country. The launch of the Denpasar-Balikpapan …

Bali has been noted as the number one destination not to visit in 2025 by Fodors Magazine. The online travel news site publishes its ‘no list’ at the end of every year, and Bali has tanked top, with overtourism noted as a key reason. Leaders and travel experts in Bali have kicked back over the …

New figures released by the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office show that between January and October 2024, 942 foreigners were denied entry to Bali. In total, 5.3 million international arrivals were recorded as touching down in Denpasar, showing that Bali is on track to have a record-breaking year for tourism by the time the clock strikes …

A new interactive and immersive creative experience is coming to Bali, and tourists are going to want to add this to their bucket list itineraries. The Dome Experience, by Labyrinth Collective, is a cutting-edge center where art, technology, and innovation coexist in perfect harmony. Located in Nuanu City, the installation is just another way that …

If you have been to Bali or anywhere in Java before, you will have come across the nation’s most famous wellness drink, Jamu. For the uninitiated, let us get you up to speed. Jamu is life! This traditional medicinal remedy brings together immune-boosting roots, herbs, and spices to help you feel your best. Whether you’re …

It has been only a month since the new government came into power in Indonesia, and it is clear that it is full steam ahead with the highly contentious North Bali International Airport project. The initiative has been on and off the table for years, but it is clear that President Prabowo Subianto will stay …

The leaders in charge of managing Bali’s UNESCO Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are warning that the threats faced to the island’s traditional rice terraces are real. The rapid conversion of agricultural land to tourism and commercial development poses very real and lasting impacts on Balinese communities and the wider landscape. Leaders at Jatiluiwh have spoken of …

It has been nine months since Bali launched the Tourism Tax Levy, and as updated figures show that more than 60% of international arrivals have been dodging the fee, both local leaders and tourists are growing increasingly frustrated that no meaningful change can be seen as of yet. Tourism businesses and sector leaders are calling …

Bali’s Apurva Kempinski Hotel has been named the Best Sustainable Hotel at the esteemed ULTRAs 2024. The Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards, held in London earlier this month, saw Bali’s most highly regarded hotel earn yet more accolades from the tourism sector for its world-class offering and long-standing commitment to environmental and social good in …

A new family-friendly hotel is opening its doors in the heart of Bali’s Canggu. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas, owned by one of the largest tourism companies in the world, TUI Group, has found its home in The Luc, a lifestyle complex that launched in 2023. TUI Blue Berawa Hotel and Villas will be …