Tourists arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will notice some changes. Airport management teams have installed a series of thermal scanning devices as Indonesia works to reduce the spread of a new ‘Super Flu’ that is sweeping the region. The emergence of a new Super Flu virus has sparked concern amongst medical …
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2026 is here, and with Bali confirmed to have smashed international tourism targets for 2025, the question of sustainability, tourism development, and cultural preservation is hitting headlines once again. Bali has experienced rapid growth in tourism, and the undeniably negative side effects are being highlighted by top leaders in the province. For centuries, Bali has …
New Year’s Eve is just a matter of hours away, and Bali Police have issued major updates about this year’s celebrations. With Indonesia experiencing some of the worst flooding in living memory across parts of Sumatra, the country will be joining together in a moment of national grief and empathy, and will be muting New …
One of Bali’s most famous rice terrace landscapes is at the centre of a development controversy. The famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency have seen a sudden, sharp drop in visitors after farmers began protesting against the government’s latest rulings over spatial planning laws. In early December, a series of metal sheets was installed …
Does anyone remember the New Year travel chaos in Bali in 2023/4 and 2024/5? Here at The Bali Sun, we remember it like it was yesterday. With congestion so bad that tourists were forced to abandon their taxis and run to the airport just to catch their flight on time, it was the stuff of …
Tourists in Bali this festive season who are due to make visa extension applications or need to access immigration services must be up to date on office closures. Both Christmas and New Year are public holidays in Indonesia, and as a result, government services close during the joint annual leave period. Tourists in Bali must …
Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …
Bali is struggling to cope with increased road traffic. From Denpasar to Gilimanuk, from Uluwatu to Ubud, for tourists visiting Bali, traffic congestion can often feel like an unavoidable reality. It is an issue that leaders are all too aware of and are committed to making right. Back in 2024, the then Minister of Tourism …
A tide of plastic trash has washed up on Bali’s Pantai Jerman. The popular beach, nestled between Kuta and Jimbaran, is typically one of the worst-affected beaches when the annual tides of waste start washing up. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be reporting on these tides of trash as they arrive to help …
It is starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Bali as the island prepares to welcome 1.5 million tourists during the next two weeks. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be bringing you all the news and updates you need to navigate the island smoothly and enjoyably this festive season. Tourists traveling to …
A major road in one of Bali’s busiest tourism hotspots has collapsed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Tourists traveling to Ubud are being warned that since the road is not fully closed, traffic in the area will be increasingly bad. Ubud is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resorts. With Christmas just days away, the …
With just days to go until Christmas, Bali is already starting to feel busier. Here at The Bali Sun, we can see that the festive spirit has definitely arrived on the island. For the next two weeks, government agencies will be working around the clock to keep the island flowing as it should. All of …