The Indonesian government has announced that the Bali tourism industry will receive US $78.5 million (IDR 1,1 trillion) in stimulus funding to help survive the pandemic and prepare health protocols for the eventual return of tourism. Bali will receive the largest part of the national stimulus program due to the hard hit tourism sector. (Image: …
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The Military Intelligence Team along with The Military Police have arrested a man after he posed as an army captain to scam a local woman in Bali. 41-year-old, Nur Iksan from Demak, Central Java was arrested in his boarding house in Pemogan, South Denpasar on Wednesday Nov 11th 2020 at around 12:30 pm. According to …
A new bill has been initiated by the Indonesian government to discuss a ban on alcohol could threaten Bali’s tourism and liquor industry. The new bill that will be discussed by the Indonesian House of Representatives would put a big damper on the Bali Government’s vision of promoting Arak (local liquor) to become a well-known …
A car accident in North Bali has claimed the life of one man after the vehicle plunged into a 10 meter deep ravine. The accident happened on Wednesday evening Nov 11th 2020 when a vehicle carrying seven people went off the road in Buleleng, North Bali. (Image: Denpasar Search And Rescue) The car was found …
Fivelements Retreat is welcoming guests with new health and safety protocols in place. As one of the most popular resorts in the Ubud area, Fivelements Retreat Bali offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience to their beloved guests by surrounding them in wellness and nature. Nestled on the banks of Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat Bali is …
The head of Padangbai Office and Port Authority has announced that the fast boat to Gili Trawangan has reopened for tourists. “The fast boat to Gili Trawangan can be accessed now, but at the beginning of reopening I haven’t seen that many tourists. So we are only operating one fast boat at this time” said …
Four Points by Sheraton Kuta in Bali will be officially reopening on December 1st, 2020 with a great rate for bookings until the end of 2021. The hotel is launching its Four Points Kuta Is Back campaign that offers a sweet deal. To ensure that guest can relax and enjoy their stay, Four Points by …
An Australian who has been arrested for possession of meth has been operating a plant based hallucinogenic business in Bali for 6 months. Cover Photo: Antara/Ayu Khania Pranisitha Denpasar Police have arrested a 43-year-old Australian, Travis James Mcleod for possession of 0.86 grams of meth on Jalan Beraban Number 70X, North Kuta. After being interrogated, …
To promote the agricultural products from local farmers, Buleleng and the Badung Regional Government have agreed to serve local fruits as welcome fruit in accommodation businesses. Buleleng Regent, Putu Agus Suradnyana said that he wants to improve farmer’s quality of life by helping them promote their produce products in the tourism industry. He communicated his …
Cover Photo: (AP/Firdia Lisnawati) An Australian prisoner that was transferred to hospital for depression will be sent back to Kerobokan prison. 45-year-old Aaron Wayne Coyle was arrested for possession and distribution of meth back in September. Aaron was moved from the notorious Kerobokan Prison to a hospital for the depression after officers could not control …
The Bali Governor said that tourism may not fully recover until 2023 as the economy shrank another 12% in the 3rd quarter of this year. According to data from Statistic Center Agency, Bali’s economic growth in the 3rd quarter of 2020 was down -12.28% percent from last year. The growth of the Bali economy between …
Over the weekend multiple local Bali news outlets ran stories on the island’s plans to reopen Bali for international tourism on December 1st. These stories have not been verified by the Indonesian government and officials have not made a statement regarding the reopening. The stories are coming from a leaked memo that was widely circulated …