With the south of Bali widely acknowledged to be teetering on the brink of overtourism, Indonesian leaders want to see more investment in sustainable development in the west and north of the province. This is great news for Bali lovers who now have a whole new reign of the island to explore in a whole …
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Tourists seeking to explore more of Southeast Asia’s bucket list destinations have a treat in store. The region’s favorite low-cost airline has just announced new flight services that will connect Bali travelers to incredible must-visit destinations. Leaders in Bali have long been on a mission to help increase connectivity between I Gusti Ngurah Rai International …
International hotel provider RedDoorz has announced that it will develop more affordable hotel accommodations in Bali. The announcement comes as travel trends show that travelers are favoring private villas over hotels for vacation accommodation on the island. The RedDoorz Founder and CEO, Amit Saberwal, spoke to reporters in Bali this week; he said, “We hope …
The Head of Immigration at Ngurah Rai has confirmed that tourists will soon be issued with do’s and don’ts travel advice booklets upon arrival in the province. The initiative was launched back in 2023 but was halted after the Tourism Office chose to promote travel guidelines by alternative means. Suhendra, the Head of Immigration at …
Just as leaders in Bali have confirmed that tourists must brace for increased traffic congestion from September, it has been confirmed that a new underpass is set to be given the go-ahead for construction. One such underpass will run from the Tohpati Intersection in Sanur to the Udayana University Intersection at Jimbaran. Bali’s issues with …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, with over 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals each month; leaders have been working to make things easier and more efficient for travelers on the go. Indonesian Ministers are also investigating ways to make flights more affordable for both domestic and international travellers. I …
Bali is one of the most family-friendly vacation destinations in the world. With hotels and resorts specifically catering to families and an island-wide culture that celebrates family, children, and togetherness, a family vacation in Bali is a win-win for everyone. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our …
For decades, Bali’s tourism leaders have encouraged tourists to visit new and emerging destinations on the island. With the province managed as nine administrative regencies, it is Badung Regency that has become the most popular with tourists. Home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu, leaders want to make it easier for tourists to explore …
In July, Bali saw not one but two helicopters become seriously tangled in kite strings during scenic tourist flights over the island. One helicopter crash landed close to Suluban Beach, and while there were no reported injuries, the situation could easily have ended in tragedy. Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has confirmed he will create new regulations …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has this week listed Bali to discuss the future of tourism on the island. He has responded to an investigation into a beach club that was set to be built in Sanur’s new special economic zone, which is dedicated to medical and wellness tourism. Sanur is one of …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued renewed warnings to foreigners who wish to travel to destinations like Bali on tourist visas and attempt to conduct work activities. Minister Uno has promised ’firm action’ against those who break the conditions of their visas. Minister Uno confirmed that immigration teams will not …
Over the last week, conservation around the idea of creating a tourist casino in North Bali has been hot. With gambling in all forms illegal across Indonesia, the prospect of opening a casino in the island’s poorest regency has been met with a mixed set of responses from politicians, local community leaders, tourism businesses, communities, …