As Bali embarks on a new journey as a world-class medical and health tourism destination, the island’s leading hotels and resorts are starting to align their offerings to guests in new ways. Bali has long been a top wellness tourism destination and now more facilities are bringing together medical, health, and wellness tourism offerings into …
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In November 2024, Bali welcomed the soft launch of Toya Ubud, a new eco-park and resort located just minutes from the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. The resort is officially now fully up and running and has been celebrating its first few weeks of service to Bali tourists in recent weeks. Toya Ubud is located in Kenderan …
The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali has announced that it has developed a new Helipad within the landscape to serve VIP visitors to the attraction. The helipad, which has finished construction, will formally open to tourists in March 2025. General Manager of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Jhon Ketut Purna, confirmed to reporters that …
Bali is becoming better connected by the day. Low-cost airline Lion Air has just announced a series of new domestic flights within Indonesia that will help connect tourists with Bali and must-visit adventure and culture destinations nationwide. Lion Air’s new services will connect Palangkaraya with Bali, Lombok, and Makassar. Palangkaraya is the capital city of …
Bali’s Denpasar is on a mission to welcome more international tourists in 2025. Denpasar City is home to a wealth of incredible cultural landmarks and historical gems. The coastal resort of Sanur is also under the jurisdiction of Denpasar City, and the resort does not have a big year ahead, at least not with the …
In 2025, it is clear that Bali tourists are looking for variety. It is the spice of life, after all! For holidaymakers seeking something a little more adventurous and a little more varied without fully stepping off the beaten path, combining a two-week vacation in Bali and neighboring Lombok is a smart move. Coupling volcanic peaks, …
Bali is one of the most adored surf destinations in the world. From the steady waves of Kuta, through the powerful right-hander of Keramas, through to the playful left-hand breaks of Medewi, there is a wave for every kind of surfer in Bali. One destination that has certainly been overlooked by the masses as a …
In January 2025 Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport served over 2 million passengers. With the island already on track to see a record-breaking number of visitors in the year ahead, tourists are asking whether it’s possible to avoid the crowds, and how Bali Airport might contend with an ever-increasing number of passengers. Bali’s …
Police in Bali have issued updated safety advice to tourists visiting the province after a tourist robbed Tegal Wangi Street in the popular resort of Kuta. Police have urged tourists to be mindful of their belongings and to reconsider wearing expensive jewelry while exploring the resort. A 29-year-old tourist, known by her initials AG, was …
One of Bali’s biggest appeals for tourists is its truly unique cultural heritage. From temples to cultural dances and traditional medicine to daily prayers and ritual offerings, tourists visiting Bali are given the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a culture that is oh-so different from their own. The Balinese people are generous with …
Wayan Koster is preparing to be inaugurated into his second term as Governor of Bali. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place in Jakarta on 20 February 2025, and the incoming provincial leader is already outlining his vision for the next five years, including his commitments to improving the province’s tourism sector. Governor Wayan …
Bali’s tourism leaders are taking a firm stance against the disrespectful and criminal behavior of a small but significant minority of tourists on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has spoken to reporters to share his plans to install new billboards announcing to tourists the rules they must follow …