Bali is changing and growing at an unprecedented rate. Almost every month, a new hotel, resort, or lifestyle complex opens or begins construction. Bali’s Canggu is not only the most popular resort on the island but also the fastest-growing, and a new lifestyle centre, including a sizeable shopping mall, is set to be built this …
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Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that it has increased its biosecurity monitoring operation in light of the spread of the Nipah virus. All passengers arriving at Bali Airport are already being monitored using thermal cameras due to the rising rates of Super Flu in the region, and these increased measures are …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that Emirates will be cancelling its daily service from Dubai aboard the double-decker Airbus A380 plane. The news comes just as the Director General of Air Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, Lukman F Laisa, revealed plans to increase Bali’s capacity to receive up to 55 …
After welcoming more than 7 million international tourists in 2025, Bali is now looking ahead to 2026 and the long-term future. The Ministry of Transportation has revealed plans to expand Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to help accommodate ambitious new tourism targets. Bali’s only commercial airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, can currently …
As the best destination in the world in 2026, Bali’s top tourist attractions are focusing on ensuring tourists’ experiences are as high-quality as possible. Local leaders have warned tourism managers not to get complacent, and one way high quality can be ensured is by increasing entry ticket fees in line with inflation. The Badung Regency …
Extreme weather has been hitting Bali all week. With the island experiencing the peak of the rainy season, intensive rainfall coupled with strong winds has triggered tragedies across communities. The Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) responded to over forty emergency call-outs, including in top tourism resorts. The Head of the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency …
As Bali is in the peak of the rainy season, leaders and government agencies are working around the clock to respond to emergencies triggered by extreme weather. Concerns have been raised this rainy season about the vast amount of trash and organic waste washing up along the island’s shores, as well as wastewater leaks at …
With Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) instructing the end of elephant riding at tourism attractions on the island, there are hopes that the tide is starting to turn on unethical wildlife tourism in the region. As of the 1st January 2026, Bali Zoo ceased to offer elephant rides for tourists, though the official announcement wasn’t …
Indonesia sits right in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Bali is home to active volcanoes and experiences earthquakes on a regular basis. Seismic activity is a normal part of day-to-day life in Indonesia and something that all tourists must be aware of when they travel to the region. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. The coastal hotspot has had many lives and remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. However, as the destination has grown, the surrounding infrastructure, especially for transportation and parking, hasn’t quite kept up with increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion issues and parking problems. The Denpasar …
Tides of ocean debris and plastic waste have been washing up on Bali’s shores since late November 2025. This seasonal phenomenon is no longer a shocking sight to local communities and returning visitors to Bali, but to first-time tourists, the scene of idyllic beachfronts strewn with trash can be a lot to take in. One …
Bali’s Villa Rental & Management Association has been working tirelessly to bring industry standards to the island’s booming private vacation rental sector. With the increasing demand for private vacation rentals and rapid development of new properties, it is becoming increasingly evident that more accreditation and standardisation are needed. The Bali Villa Rental & Management Association …