Bali is set to welcome the official opening of the long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub in just a matter of months. As Benoa’s tourism resort prepares to celebrate the launch of this new chapter, leaders are sharing their vision for the future of marine tourism in the province. In 2025 and beyond, luxury cruise tourism …
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Tourists planning vacations in Bali this high season should include a visit to the magnificent Gunung Paying Beach on their itinerary. Located at the very south of the Bukit Peninsula, the cliff-backed Gunung Paying Beach is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and for good reason. Local tourism leader Ni Luh Hepi Wiradani told reporters that …
As leaders in Bali are cracking down on the number of illegally operating tourist villas, there are a number of reasons why savvy tourists are going against the grain and returning to staying in top hotels across the island. Over the last few years, there has been a surge in demand for private luxury vacation villas …
A new direct flight service set to operate between Bali and Australia will change the way tourists from New South Wales go on vacation. For the first time ever, starting in October 2025, Newcastle Airport will operate year-round international flights, and Bali is the number one destination. Low-cost and Australian favorite airline Jetstar launched its …
Bali Police have confirmed that they have uncovered, arrested, and detained 38 people in connection with an organized cybercrime gang in towns across the island. Police suspect the cybercrime gang has been in operation since November 2023 and has been targeting US citizens. The scam, referred to as the Love Scam, or the Love Scam …
Tourists planning to travel through Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport over the next 48 hours are advised to check in with their airlines before departure. On Tuesday, June 17th, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands erupted, sending an ash cloud 11km into the air. This triggered the authorities to implement the …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has announced her vision to connect Indonesia’s tourism industry with the world. Bali, as Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, is perhaps one of the most famous travel hotspots in the world, but now Minister Wardhana wants the island to be the gateway to the archipelago. Speaking at the Bali …
Bali Police have confirmed the successful arrest of two men in connection with a shooting in Canggu on Saturday night. The confirmation of the arrest was announced by Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, in Jembrana, Bali on 17th June 2025. The confirmation of the arrest of two men in connection with a …
Tourists looking for cultural immersion in Bali during this high season should make a trip to the north of the island. From June 24th to 27th, tourists are invited to enjoy LovFest, the biggest festival event of the year, in the popular coastal retreat of Lovina. The Buleleng Tourism Office is preparing to host the …
Indonesia’s top immigration official has issued a clarification over new visa changes that will merge several stay permit categories. The move comes as the Indonesian Immigration seeks to remove any grey areas in visa policies that could allow foreigners to engage in illegal activity. In a statement issued on social media last week, Indonesia Immigration …
Tour guides in Bali have confirmed that a Slovakian tourist hiking Mount Agung was injured during a trek on Saturday, 14th June. The tourist was accompanied by a guide, as is a legal requirement, and while he is expected to make a full recovery, the incident is an all-too-time reminder of the importance of travel …
Bali Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway following the shooting of two Australian nationals in Canggu on Saturday 14th June. Police issued updated statements on Monday afternoon to clarify that no arrests have been made, despite a ‘miscommunication’ that suggested a suspect had been apprehended by the authorities. Bali Police have issued updated …