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 …
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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 …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are invited to attend the Jatiluwih Festival 2024. The cultural celebration will be hosted at the world-famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency on the 6th and 7th of July. Festival reacted activities will span across the rice terraces and tourism centre from 9 am until 10.30pm on Saturday and …
Police in Bali have confirmed that they are opening increased blue light patrols in top tourism resort areas this high season. The news comes after a British tourist became the victim of a violent robbery in Canggu last week. The North Kuta Sector Police will continue to hold Blue Light Patrol activities to keep the …
Tourists considering driving a motorcycle or a car in Bali must take the time to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road before starting the engine. Leaders on the island have confirmed that tourists who received a driving ticket, even for a minor infringement, risk deportation. The news comes as leaders and top authorities …
Top tourism leaders in Bali have backed the idea of issuing sanctions against tourists who fail or refuse to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory fee came into effect in February, but only 40% of eligible visitors have been making their contribution. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association …
As the high season steps into full flow in Bali, security officials in the island’s biggest tourism hotspots have been ordered to increase patrols to help keep the public safe. The increased patrols are focused in the Canggu area, though they will be conducted throughout tourism resorts in Badung Regency. The first of the increased …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has told reporters that he is considering introducing a fine for tourists who fail to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The fee, which is charged at IDR 150,000 per person, is mandatory for all international travelers and holidaymakers visiting the province. Acting Governor Jaya …