The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has just hosted its 2025 Tourism Awards, and you will not be surprised to learn that Bali has been named amongst the winners. Headed up by Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, the 2025 Wonderful Indonesia Awards were hosted in Jakarta with much fanfare. Speaking at the event, Minister Wardhana shared, …
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The rainy season in Indonesia is causing untold damage across the country, from Aceh and North Sumatra to Jakarta and Bali. Localised floods and province-wide disasters are being recorded every day. Over in Nusa Penida, the world-famous Crystal Bay Beach has been closed as flash flooding has devastated the area. Heavy rain was recorded across …
Travel is becoming an increasingly tech-dependent affair. Gone are the days of leaving notes on hostel pinboards for travel buddies to find you at your next stop; in 2025, organising travel can be completed in a few quick clicks of a smartphone screen. Indonesia is working to ensure that the tourism sector, especially in destinations …
With the Christmas countdown officially started, leaders in Bali are preparing to welcome festive holidaymakers. Over the festive season, Bali typically welcomes more than one million visitors, and Bali Police, along with supporting agencies, work around the clock to keep everyone safe and in flow. This year, the Christmas and New Year policing operation in …
Bali has officially just axed a highly controversial tourism development project. The Kelingking Glass Elevator Project was set to change the face of tourism in Nusa Penida forever, bringing more economic prosperity to the island. Now that the project has been axed following major building violations, the local community has questions that need answers. On …
Did you know that Bali is one step closer to becoming a world-leading medical tourism destination? Earlier this year, the new Bali International Hospital formally opened its doors, bringing in a new era for Sanur as a Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. Sanur is Bali’s original tourism resort. Over the decades, it has undergone …
Heavy rainfall in Bali has caused some of the worst damage recorded to Sangeh Monkey Forest in more than a decade. On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, several trees fell within the main temple complex area of the popular tourist attraction, destroying ancient structures, killing one member of staff, and seriously injuring another. The tragedy comes …
Bali and Indonesia nationwide are experiencing one of the worst rainy seasons in living memory, and there are still many months to go. As areas of Sumatra have been devastated this week by unprecedented flooding, and as many communities in Bali are still recovering from September’s disasters, leaders in the province are calling for a …
Big changes could be on the horizon in Bali. The Governor of the province, Wayan Koster, is threatening to ban Airbnb on the grounds that the travel platform isn’t contributing enough to the local economy. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve got the lowdown and will report on this story as it unfolds. This isn’t …
Thinking about starting a whole new life in Indonesia? For some foreigners, the dream of living in Indonesia is only complete once citizenship is achieved. Although Indonesia has just made it easier for those with strong ties to the country to reside long term, the government has also just made obtaining citizenship even harder. Most …
One of the biggest joys of traveling to Bali is the opportunity to connect with Balinese culture. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for holidaymakers adding cultural experiences to their vacations, and now Wonderful Indonesia, the national tourism board, is highlighting even more ways to connect with the province’s ancient ways of …
Bali Airport is seriously levelling up right now. It feels like a new flight is being added to the schedule every week. Here at The Bali Sun, we monitor all the comings and goings at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to keep tourists and travellers up to speed. Officials at Bali Airport have …