Bali’s Tourism tax Levy may be a legal requirement for all international tourists visiting the island, but despite being in effect for over 18 months, surprisingly few tourists are making the payment. The IDR 150,000 must be paid by all international tourists prior to their departure from the island. Since the policy’s launch in February …
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Tourists arriving into Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport have an exciting new welcome to enjoy. Every seasons Bali Airport puts on different themed events for passengers and until 31st August 2025 passengers can enjoy a display of classic and vintage cards. As part of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations, Bali Airport in collaboration with …
The demolition work at Bali’s Bingin Beach has been temporarily halted after a major breakout on the demolition site. Work to remove buildings deemed to be encroaching on state-owned land and violating spatial planning laws began on 21st July 2025, with the fire tearing through the area throughout Monday, 18th August. The demolitions at Bingin …
Tourism leaders in Bali’s Tabanan Regency have confirmed that visitor numbers have been in decline in recent weeks. While the end of high season is in sight, visitor numbers are starting to drop, but Tabanan Regency is feeling surprisingly quiet right now, which is good news for explorers who prefer the crowd-free feel. Latest travel …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has confirmed that he has rejected a multi-million dollar offer to open a casino on the island. Gambling is illegal throughout Indonesia, including in Bali. Despite this, over the years, a number of international investors have made tentative steps to create conditions where an exclusive casino would be permitted. Speaking to …
Bali’s The Meru Hotel in Sanur is celebrating a significant win on the global stage. The Meru neighbours the world-famous Bali Beach Hotel, both of which are managed by the state-owned company InJourney. Through both properties, guests now also have access to seamless integrated healthcare at the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. InJourney, …
A top luxury hotel resort in Bali experienced a major fire over the weekend. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, located just north of Canggu, has been undertaking major new expansion work, much of which has been destroyed by the fire. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort is one of Tabanan Regency’s most impressive 5-star hotels. Built …
If we know anything about Bali, it is that it is hot right now! As the island sits in the height of the dry season, the sweltering heat calls for vacation activities that involve cool water and a refreshing breeze. As thousands of tourists head to Bali’s coastlines to enjoy the crisp ocean breeze and the …
Bali’s family-favorite Waterbom Waterpark has just been named as the Best Waterpark in the World in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025. This major achievement is being celebrated as a win for both Waterbom and Bali as a world-leading destination. Officially announced last month, the team at Waterbom Bali is still …
Tourists, digital nomads, and expats in Bali are being warned that more demolitions could be on the cards at the island’s top resorts. As demolition work continues in Bali’s Bingin Beach, leaders are weighing up options for building violations identified at Uluwatu’s Balangan Beach and Melasti Beach. As demolition work continues at Bingin Beach on …
Political leaders in Bali are raising concerns that recent crackdowns and intensive investigations into tourism businesses in the south of the island will scare off both tourists and potential investors. A major investigation has led to the demolition of dozens of buildings in Bali’s Bingin Beach, and Balangan Beach looks to be up next. On …
Bali’s new immigration patrol units have been spotted on deployment in the popular tourist resort of Legian. In early August, the Indonesian Minister for Immigration announced that he had ordered the Bali Regional Immigration Patrol Task Force to get to work cracking down on unruly foreigners on the island. Bali is on track to welcome …