Officials in Bali have confirmed that they will be working to improve road safety on Bali’s most accident-prone roads. The news comes after a tragic traffic collision took place on the Singaraja-Denpasar Highway on Saturday, 26th April, where two young siblings were killed. On Saturday, 26th April, Gede Krisna Ari Putra, aged 20, and his younger sister, Komang Karna Angga …
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Bali is in a longstanding tug-of-war between wanting to grow its tourism sector, attract ever more international tourists, and maintain a high quality of service and experiences while prioritizing cultural respect and sustainability. In a meeting of minds, leaders from all of Bali’s biggest tourism associations have committed to developing more high-quality tourism for the …
As Bali stays on track to welcome over 6.5 million international tourists in 2025, seasoned Bali lovers are starting to look to neighboring destinations to shake up their usual vacation routine. Labuan Bajo, most famous for being the gateway to Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, is just a short flight from Bali and is seeing a …
Bali International Hospital has confirmed the names of four of the foreign doctors who be employed at the medical facility. This is the first time that foreign doctors will be given permission to practice medicine in Indonesia, and the new hospital is set to become one of the biggest medical tourism facilities in Asia. The …
Major coastal restoration work is underway at Bali’s world-famous Kuta Beach in a bid to help save the tourism hotspot from total erosion. Kuta Beach is experiencing some of the worst coastal erosion in Indonesia, and essential conservation work is underway to help protect the landscape for local communities, tourists, and wildlife. The Head of …
One of the biggest draws of Bali travel is the connection to nature. From volcanic peaks to incredible coastlines, Bali provides international tourists with an incredibly diverse set of ecosystems to explore. One of the most overlooked natural wonders in Bali is the mangrove forest. This incredible landscape also happens to be one of the …
Police in Bali have spoken out about the ‘brutal’ behavior of some tourists on the island. As the high season approaches, Bali’s tourism sector is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists eager to have fun in the sun. Some, however, take things too far, and on all too many occasions, tourists enjoying a …
A tragic road collision in Bali, which claimed the lives of two young siblings, is an all too timely reminder to all road users in Bali to take a risk-averse approach. 20-year-old Gede Krisna Ari Putra and his 8-year-old sister Komang Karna Angga Wijaya died after a traffic collision on the Singaraja-Denpasar Highway this weekend. …
Tourists planning upcoming trips to Bali are being advised to ensure that they are booking stays with legitimate accommodation providers. The warnings come after tourism leaders in the province noted that arrival figures keep rising but that official figures on accommodation occupancy rates from registered providers don’t show the same shift. In 2024, Bali welcomed …
Before the end of 2025, Bali is set to launch a series of new sea taxi services and fast boat routes. A new sea taxi service will connect tourists directly from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to in-demand resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Kuta by boat. The Bali Marine Water Taxi is set …
Leaders in Bali’s busiest tourism region, Badung Regency, have confirmed that they will launch a new program to help local communities improve their English. Almost all people in Indonesia can speak at least two languages: their mother tongue, which in Bali is Balinese, and Bahasa Indonesia. Many more can converse in several dialects and languages. …
Tourists visiting Bali are being issued with updated advice regarding rabies and interactions with wildlife on the island. Visiting monkey forest attractions is one of the top bucket list activities for holidaymakers in Bali, and while the experience can be a wonderful way to connect with nature, the risks are real. The Head of the …