Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that he wants to see direct flights from cities across India to Bali. He said that without direct flights, Bali risks missing out on receiving tourists from India who will take direct routes to destinations like Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Minister Uno announced …
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Bali is famous for its stunning temples, and many have become key landmarks for tourists as much as they are for local worshippers. The famous Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Tabanan Regency is a prime example of this. The temple is one of the most important religious landmarks on the island for Balinese Hindus, and …
The Deputy British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Matt Downing, has visited the Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agust Arya Wibawa, to discuss the future of tourism between the UK and Bali. During his visit to Bali, Downing also met with the Deputy Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, also known …
The G20 Summit is now a distant memory for many people in Bali. The Island of the Gods hosted the global political conference in November 2022 and received over USD 51 million in infrastructural developments in order to host the event successfully. Improvements included new pavements, street lights, electric vehicle charging stations, and more. Local …
Social media is one of the biggest assets for tourism developers and local tourism leaders in Bali. This is particularly true for Pandawa Beach and the surrounding coastline in South Kuta. Thanks to TikTok and Instagram, interest in Pandawa Beach and neighboring Tanah Barak Beach is soaring. Tanah Barak Beach is something of a hidden …
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has announced updates to its flight services from Australia to Bali. The long-awaited increased flight schedule comes as welcome news for many Australian travelers for whom Garuda Indonesia is the airline of choice. The increased flight schedule also includes more flights to Jakarta, offering even more flexibility and onward travel …
Bali Police have announced the successful arrest of an airport porter who was found to have stolen IDR 5 million (USD 332) of cash from a tourist’s luggage. The porter was found in possession of the cash at the time of his arrest. Police broke the news on Sunday, 5th February, after questioning the theft …
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, visited Bali this week. He has conducted a series of formal visits to communities and important projects on the island. President Widodo, affectionally called Jokowi, has inaugurated the Danu Kerthi Dam in Buleleng. During his opening speech, he declared that the dam would help control water supplies and manage …
The most famous beach resort in Bali has been undergoing a series of renovation projects to make the area more appealing to tourists. The area known locally as Samigita Beach is the stretch of Bali’s southern coastline that runs from Kuta Beach through Legian Beach to Seminyak Beach. The renovation projects have included the construction …
The moon may not be officially full until Sunday 5th, February, but the effects are already being felt on Bali’s most popular beaches. Coastguards at Dreamland Beach in South Kuta have issued warnings to tourists to be safe in the sea. Dreamland Beach is one of the few beaches in Bali that operates a flag …
Police at Gilimanuk Harbour have confirmed that they have issued formal warnings to ferry operators crossing the Bali Strait after another passenger has fallen overboard. The incident happened on Tuesday, 31st January, and is the second time a passenger has fallen from a ferry in the space of a year. The ship’s management company and …
Demand for dolphin-watching tours in north Bali has been steadily increasing over the past few months, much to the relief of local tour operators who have suffered significant losses during the pandemic. As interest is increasing, tour operators have held a meeting to discuss creating a set tariff for tours to ensure that business is …