One top travel boss is celebrating the potential of Indonesian tourism. The CEO of low-cost airline AirAsia has been speaking to the media about how tourists can explore beyond Bali and enjoy all that Indonesia has to offer. Speaking to reporters, the CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, shared his enthusiasm for travel in Indonesia. As …
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Traffic jams in Bali are no joke. If you know, you know! As the island continues to grapple with increased pressure on infrastructure and with new road networks years away from being operational, local leaders are working to help implement fresh solutions to keep everyone moving. One of the worst regions of Bali for traffic …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali have numerous variables to consider. High season vs low season, on the beaten path or off the beaten path, and of course, dry season or wet season. Bali, being so close to the equator, does not experience four distinct seasons like so much of the world. Rather, the island and Indonesia …
Tourists travelling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being urged to be extra mindful of their belongings. The update comes after Nusa Penida Police have confirmed that they are investigating four cases of theft reported on the island in the last month. Nusa Penida is considered one of the safest and most relaxed areas of Bali, …
Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore. The worst …
Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …
The Bali Tourism Office has issued warnings to tourism businesses and attractions across the island as bad weather is forecast in the coming week. As Bali is officially in the rainy season, extreme weather warnings can be expected on a regular basis for the next four months. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Wayan …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that it has opened two new offices in Bali. The intention is to ‘strengthen oversight’ of foreigners in the province as well as to provide immigration services to local residents. The two new offices are located in Tabanan and Klungkung, two areas that are gaining popularity …
Bank Indonesia has just launched an innovative new digital payment system for tourists travelling to top destinations like Bali. The new ‘Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack’ will help tourists enjoy a smoother transition to a cashless economy. The new Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack is being rolled out from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Through …
Bali has become the poster child of the digital nomad lifestyle. Over the last decade, the island has seen a sharp shift in the demographic of international visitors. While travellers and holidaymakers make up the majority of international visitors, the rise of the digital nomad is undeniable. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
Leaders in Bali are looking to develop a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal off the coast of Sanur and Serangan in Bali. Both of these traditional fishing villages are hugely popular with tourists, and communities are sharing a mixed response to the proposed project. Communities in Sanur have been vocal …
Leaders in Bali are seeking to develop a new port to help better connect tourists from Bali to Nusa Penida to Gili Trawangan. The trio of top tourist destinations is being referred to as Indonesia’s Golden Triangle, and there are hopes that a new port will boost tourism and the local economy. The Karangsem Regency …