Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency has confirmed the arrest of three foreigners who are believed to have been operating a drugs lab in a village just outside of Ubud. The National Narcotics Agency, known as the BNN, has confirmed that Bali has become the primary target for international drug kingpins. This is not the first clandestine …
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Top officials in Bali have spoken out about their commitment to improving aviation safety after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed on Friday, 17th July. While none of the passengers were injured in the incident, the situation has prompted leaders to revisit aviation safety policies and identify areas for improvement. …
Hotel owners, guests, and the community of Padangbai have been left reeling after a fire broke out at the Padangbai Beach Inn Hotel late on Sunday, July 21st. The fire is believed to have started around 11.30 pm local time, and while there are no reported injuries, the hotel and neighboring restaurant have been decimated …
Over the last 18 months, tourism leaders in Indonesia have been working on ways better to connect West Bali and East Java as travel destinations. With far fewer tourists visiting West Bali and East Java than South Bali, but home to incredible culture and natural wonders, leaders want to make it easier for international and …
Following the horror helicopter crash on Friday, 19th July, one of the passengers aboard the flight has shared his experience with the media. Australian tourist, 49-year-old Chris Marrot-Castellat, was aboard a sightseeing flight over the Bukit Peninsula when the aircraft became tangled in kite strings. The incident took place just minutes after the helicopter took …
The Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, has confirmed his plans to create a sea toll route that will connect I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with Bali’s hottest beach resorts like Canggu. The ‘sea toll’, as he is referring to the project, is part of the tramway project proposed by leaders in the region. …
A helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over the Bukit Peninsula in Bali crashed near Suluban Beach on Friday afternoon. Shocking footage shows the helicopter lodged between the cliffs close to Suluban Beach and the pilot and four passengers scrambling to free themselves from the wreckage. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, and …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press about the risk of overtourism in Bali and his take on the recent protests in Barcelona, where local communities made their feelings known about the rise of mass tourism in their city. Many tourism leaders and political figures in Bali, as well as …
Leaders in Bali are proposing new solutions to tackle the island’s traffic congestion issues in top tourism hotspots. As the resorts of Uluwatu and Ungasan grow at an exponential rate, the supporting road infrastructure is showing signs of struggle. Leaders, communities, and tourists are all observing more traffic than ever in and around Uluwatu and …
Leaders in Bali have come together to show a united front against badly behaved foreigners on the island. The Bali Provincial Government coordinated a meeting with the Bali Tourism Office and other key stakeholders to come up with new solutions to ensure that culturally respectful tourism is promoted to all who visit the island. Speaking …
Bali’s peak season for tourism is reaching its zenith, with tens of thousands of tourists arriving every week; from now until the end of September, holidaymakers must prepare for crowds. However, there are a few ways in which savvy tourists can ensure their experience is as smooth and streamlined as possible. As the school holidays …
Tourism experts in Bali are calling for the creation of a Cultural Tourism Honorary Board to help supervise the development of sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the island. The critique comes as many leaders and residents feel there has been a change in the way tourism development prioritises cultural respect and preservation. Tourism experts …