Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently won the National Cultural Preservation award for his efforts to conserve Balinese traditions, wisdom, and physical landscape. However, this week, he has increased his commitment to Balinese cultural preservation by highlighting the issues created by families with fewer children. For decades, the Indonesian government has been on a mission to …
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As Bali’s 5th Annual Balinese Language Preservation Month comes to a close, one academic in Bali has spoken out about the importance of integrating the Balinese language and the tourism economy. According to Prof. Dr. Made Budiarsa, MA, the Head of the Central Association of Local Language Researchers, tourism is a double-edged sword for Bali. …
During his weekly press briefing, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has reiterated his commitment to bringing more sports tourism to the country. His renewed pledges of support come as Bali is preparing to host the prestigious Sportel Rendez-Vous on the 23rd and 24th of February. The event will be held at …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that the new Sanur Special Economic Zone, which will become home to a world-class international hospital, is on track for completion by the end of 2023. Officials are clear that the new medical facilities will be operational in early 2024. The new Sanur Special Economic Zone is set to become …
Police in Bali have announced that a recently arrested Italian-Austrlaian fugitive has been deported from the island. Police have also announced the arrest of another drug offender this week in an unrelated case. On the 3rd of February, Antonio Strangio was arrested at Bali Airport in connection to drug offenses in Italy. Strangio was served …
Three Miss Universe finalists have arrived in Bali as a part of the 2022 celebratory tour. The three finalists R’Bonney Nola from the USA, Adrienne Martinez from the Dominican Republic, and Gabriella Del Santoz from Curacao all landed in Bali on Sunday 19th February. Together they will complete a tour of some of Bali’s most …
The future of tourism in Bali looks bright as the island celebrates its two newly appointed ambassadors. During a dazzling ceremony on Sunday, 12th February, Ketut Wahyu Tamaja, 20, and Dinda Audreya Azhari Barenns, 22, were elected as Bali Tourism Ambassadors 2023. The duo is now in the running to become Indonesian Tourism Ambassadors for …
As one of the most famous travel destinations in the world, Bali’s hospitality sector is in a state of constant redevelopment and reinvention. This month the island is welcoming not only new restaurants to the culinary scene but new chefs too. Lion X opened its doors at the Renaissance in Nusa Dua. The Westin Resort, …
It is now all too common a site to see trash washing up on Bali’s southern beaches, especially during monsoon season. This week restaurant managers who work along south Bali’s Kedonganan Beach have told reporters about the impact tidal trash, both organic and inorganic, has on their day-to-day operations. The insights from local business leaders …
As Bali welcomes and celebrates the first 1,000 arrivals on direct flights from China, Deputy Governor of Bali Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, is reiterating his calls for more flights from mainland China to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International. The Deputy Governor, who is often referred to by his nickname Cok Ace, told reporters that …
Weather warnings are coming thick and fast in Bali this monsoon season. This weekend, the 17-18th of February 2023, more weather warnings have been issued across the province. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) have urged the public to exercise caution, especially if visiting Bali’s famous beach resort areas or heading out on the …
Amidst a rise in videos of tourists sharing their experience of the dreaded ‘Bali Belly’ on social media, one senator has asked health officials to take cases more seriously. Member of Commission IV DPRD Bali, I Made Rai Warsa, has instructed the Health Office not to simply write off cases of stomach pain and diarrhea …