Police in Bali have issued updated safety advice to tourists visiting the province after a tourist robbed Tegal Wangi Street in the popular resort of Kuta. Police have urged tourists to be mindful of their belongings and to reconsider wearing expensive jewelry while exploring the resort. A 29-year-old tourist, known by her initials AG, was …
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One of Bali’s biggest appeals for tourists is its truly unique cultural heritage. From temples to cultural dances and traditional medicine to daily prayers and ritual offerings, tourists visiting Bali are given the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a culture that is oh-so different from their own. The Balinese people are generous with …
Wayan Koster is preparing to be inaugurated into his second term as Governor of Bali. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place in Jakarta on 20 February 2025, and the incoming provincial leader is already outlining his vision for the next five years, including his commitments to improving the province’s tourism sector. Governor Wayan …
Bali’s tourism leaders are taking a firm stance against the disrespectful and criminal behavior of a small but significant minority of tourists on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has spoken to reporters to share his plans to install new billboards announcing to tourists the rules they must follow …
Business owners in Bali have been talking to the media about the spending habits of tourists, backpackers, and digital nomads and how these trends are impacting their revenue. According to some business owners, the frugal spending habits of a proportion of Bali’s over 6 million international visitors are proving costly and frustrating for local entrepreneurs. …
The leading Hindu authority in Bali has issued updated guidance on how the upcoming Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, will be observed. The festival will be observed on March 29, 2025, and all non-Hindus, foreigners, and tourists on the island are expected to honor the rules of the day. The Parisada Hindu Dharma …
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has been talking to the media about her concerns regarding the increase in the number of foreigners in Bali engaging in criminal activity. Her comments come as Bali Immigration this week confirmed the arrest of four foreigners working on tourist visas and the deportation of six others …
Fast boat services between Bali and Lombok are resuming their full normal schedule after a week of cancellations and delays. The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S have been felt across Bali Province and West Nusa Tenggara. Fallen trees, landslides, flooding, and storm damage have affected hundreds of communities and even killed at least four …
Bali’s Civil Police Service, known as Satpol PP, has confirmed that they are waiting on formal orders to temporarily close Finns Beach Club. The world-famous venue is facing the threat of temporary closure notices after failing to present full and complete business permits to the authorities while under existing supervision orders. The Head of Bali …
It has been a wild week for the weather in Bali. Though the sun has broken through the clouds in places over the last few days, the island is bracing for a few more days of heavy rains, extreme winds, and an increased risk of natural disaster. The impact of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S has …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has been talking to reporters about the destination’s recognition as a world-leading vacation hotspot. As the island seeks to welcome over 6.5 million tourists in 2025, Pemayun wants to see culture, nature, and personal connections be a real focal point. Bali has been featured heavily …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is under threat of temporary closure notices. The Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has requested that Finns Beach Club be temporarily closed until it has completed its permit and license processes in full. Speaking to the media the Chairman of Commission I of the Bali DPRD, I …