The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has recently announced that gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism will be the three focus points of tourism development nationwide over the next few years. In Bali, gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism have been central pillars of the hospitality sector for decades, and one hotel is proving that these travel trends will …
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Tourists hoping to secure a last-minute hotel getaway in Bali may be in bad luck. Travel data from one of Bali’s least visited regions shows that Christmas hotel occupancy is currently at 90%. Is there still hope for any room at the inn this Christmas in Bali? Here at The Bali Sun, we’d think there …
Tourists in Bali have to take advantage of the opportunity to cash in on massive discounts this festive season. Bali’s most popular shopping malls are pulling out all the stops to ensure that shoppers get great deals and are seriously entertained during the Christmas and New Year period. Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta will host …
Bali’s biggest cultural park has shared updates about its New Year’s celebrations, and tourists on the island this festive season should snap up tickets soon. The GWK Cultural Park is famous for hosting one of the most significant New Year’s Eve events in all of Indonesia. The management team at GWK Cultural Park has spoken …
It’s official: Bali’s Suwung TPA will close for the final time on 23rd December 2025. Despite a series of proposed closures over the last five years, this time the Bali Provincial Government is committed to ensuring that Bali’s biggest open landfill stays closed for good. This time around, the closure notices for Suwung TPA, which …
Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has confirmed that between 8th and 14th December 2025, the province was hit by more than 65,000 lightning strikes. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Cyclone Seed 93S, which is causing widespread flooding in the top tourism resort area. The Acting Head of Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics …
Tourists seeking a relaxed coastal retreat in Bali in 2026 can forget about Nusa Dua, Sanur, or Uluwatu. For a taste of authentic Balinese culture, stunning panoramic views, and a genuinely slower pace of life, Amed is the place to go. For many tourists planning relaxed vacations to Bali, Amed is easy to overlook. The …
New traffic rules that have come into effect on one of Bali’s busiest roads caused chaos over the weekend. As drivers adjusted to the new traffic flow, the island was also being hit by torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Seed 93S, which caused widespread flooding in Bali’s top tourism resorts. The new traffic flow rules …
Bali Airport has seen a series of delays and diversions as the province grapples with the impacts of Cyclone Seed 93S. On Sunday, 14th December, dozens of flights were impacted by extreme weather, and with more alerts expected throughout the rainy seasons, tourists have to come to terms with the potential risks of travel. In …
A tourist in Bali has been killed after being swept away by floodwaters. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S. Extreme weather warnings are in effect until 18th December 2025 and could be extended. On Sunday, 14th December, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency, I Nyoman Sidakarya, confirmed …
Leaders in Bali are on a mission to turn the island into an international trade and transit hub on par with Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This week, Bali tourism leaders hosted international delegates to discuss future partnerships and travel connectivity with a super unique destination. On Wednesday, 10th December, a tourism business roundtable …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has been considering banning the accommodation booking platform Airbnb in the province. The proposal has caused panic across the tourism sector, and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has stepped in to confirm its approval of the company as an essential business partner. Speaking to reporters last week, the Governor of Bali, …