Bali Convention Management and the International Medical Council have signed a deal to host the 15th International Medical Council Conference from the 6-9th November 2023. The agreement is set to create a platform to promote Bali as a world leader in medical tourism. The Chairman of the Indonesian medical Council, Professor Taruna Ikarar MD, Ph.D., …
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Security in Bali is tighter than it has ever been. With 14 warships stations in Balinese waters and over 18,000 security officers supporting Operation Grand Castle, it is safe to say that the island is on high alert. It has been confirmed that two Chinese nationals have been arrested on suspicions of planning a protest …
During an official visit this week, the Governor of West Java voiced an interest in investing in Bali’s Bangli Regency. At present, Bangli Regency receives a moderate amount of tourist interest, less than Badung Regency but far more than Jembana or Karangasem. Bangli Regency is expansive, incorporating Mount Batur and Lake Batur, as well as …
As the G20 Summit conference kicks off in Bali, there are dozens of changes to everyday life on the island that will have a knock-on effect on tourists. From road closures to security officials on the beaches, from private VVIP visits to leading attractions and flight changes, here is everything you need to know about …
The Department of Immigration for Indonesia has launched a new way for travelers to acquire their visas on arrival. It is now possible for tourists to apply for an e-VOA before they arrive in the country. Hopefully, this latest development will help streamline the arrival experience for tourists to Bali and beyond. The Acting Director …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that the surveillance of tourists will intensify as locals are being pushed to the limit by unruly visitors. From trampling on sacred temples to revving engines and burning donuts in the road, from haggling too hard to disrespecting local artisans in the name of ‘content,’ locals in Bali are sick …
Surfers in Bali have issued stark warnings to fellow ocean lovers as cases of bacterial infections caused by polluted seawater are on the rise. An alarming typhoid case has been confirmed in the last few days, as well as oral infections and pink eye. As the monsoon season is in full swing and high tides …
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, has arrived in Bali ahead of the G20 Summit that will start next week. As ever, President Widodo, known locally as Jokowi, has got straight to work on the Island of the Gods. Shortly after he touched down, he officially opened the new VVIP Terminal at I Gusti Ngurah …
An American tourist has died while on vacation in Bali after falling from the edge of an infinity pool. The woman, known by her initials CML, was 35 years old and believed to be on holiday with her friend, also known by her initials KLH. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and was confirmed by …
This year has been branded as a year of recovery for the tourism sector in Bali. In the island’s most popular holiday destinations, hotel bookings have returned to almost pre-pandemic levels consistently since July. That said, in areas outside of the leading tourist hotspots, the recovery from the impacts of the pandemic is varied. In …
The tourism sector in Bali is just finding its feet again after a devastating two years from the Covid-19 pandemic. With the impacts of a global recession looming, tourism businesses in Bali have been discussing how to protect themselves against further economic disasters. Though Bali’s on track to smash tourism targets for 2022, what lies …
The new and much anticipated Sanur Pier is ready for its grand reveal. The official opening of the new pier has been announced for the 9th of November. Preparations for the event have been underway all week as the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, will do the honors. The Sanur Fast Boat Association has told …