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 …
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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 …
Leaders in Indonesia are in the process of creating new legislation that will see a localized ban on building hotels, resorts, nightclubs, and other tourism developments in Bali’s busiest resorts. The moratorium has received backing from Bali’s Acting Governor and Indonesia’s Minister of Investment. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has also given his …
Bali is about to introduce new legislation that will ban the creation of new hotels, guesthouses, and resorts in the South Bali area unless plans meet every specific criteria. The policy will be in effect for 1-2 years, though ministers have confirmed the legislation could be extended to 10 years if necessary. In a public …
Police and crime prevention teams in Canggu have been conducting spot checks to help keep residents and tourists safe. As Canggu has seen a huge rise in the number of tourists visiting the area, and as development has boomed, criminals have been noted to slip through the net. Police are committed to keeping tourists safe …
Bali’s Acting Governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has spoken to reporters about possible solutions for tourism tax evaders. Back in February, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in the province, but so far, only 40% of visitors have been making the mandatory contribution. The IDR 150,000 Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee is to be …
As leaders in Indonesia look to pass new legislation to better control how tourism is developed in the province, tourism business owners are looking to other international travel hotspots to learn effective ways to mitigate the risks of overtourism. While South Bali is on the brink of experiencing overtourism, so too are many of the …