Tourists staying in Bali’s Ubud have been subject to spot checks from Immigration Officers and local community organizers. Immigration teams from the Denpasar Immigration Office conducted spot checks in central Ubud as well as villages around the popular tourism hotspot. Denpasar Immigration has shared video footage of teams conducting spot checks on tourists and foreigners …
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Bali’s Ubud is set to welcome a major new hotel to the area in 2027. The Radisson Collection is expanding its portfolio and will be opening the chain’s first luxury property in Indonesia as demand for travel in the region soars. The hotel will be known as the Atiara Ubud Bali and is set to …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being reminded to respect the rules of trekking and hiking in the province. Not only are the rules in place to help protect the sanctity of the island’s peaks, but ultimately to keep tourists safe. The call for tourists to respect the rules of Bali’s peaks is hitting headlines once …
The Badung Regency Government has issued clarifications after concerns were raised that a resort hotel was using the beachfront for private access. In Indonesia, all beaches are open to the public, although some hotels and resorts can rent sections of beach to provide experiences and amenities for their guests on a long-term basis. The clarifications …
Bali’s rainy season is upon us. As the island experienced its worst flooding in more than 70 years in September, leaders, government agencies, and communities are working together to mitigate risks. However, tourists are already questioning whether their upcoming vacations will be impacted by the rainy season. The short answer to the question ‘Will my …
A tourist in Bali has died after being swept away by the current at Kelingking Beach. The iconic beach, located on Nusa Penida, is world famous, and while the waters look picture perfect, a delayed current lies beneath. There is a strict no-swim rule in place at Bali’s Kelingking Beach, as well as at Diamond …
We’ve all been there: the final day of a vacation involves cramming stuff into a suitcase, jumping on top of it to help squeeze the zips closed, only to admit that some things may just have to stay behind. For tourists traveling home from Bali, this is an all-too-real dilemma, but things are about to …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being given new assurances that safety will always remain a priority at top attractions. The Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association (PUTRI) Bali has issued updated statements confirming that it will support Governor Koster’s plans to offer 24/7 integrated support to tourists. The Chairperson of the Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has issued orders to create tourist support stations that are in operation 24/7. The Bali Provincial Government will begin establishing integrated support units and 24-hour tourist service posts in top resort areas and strategic locations across the island to enhance tourist safety. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has called on government agencies, …
Bali’s Sanur is settling into its new chapter as the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Health (KEK). The island’s oldest beach resort has undergone a serious transformation over the last five years and is now looking to the future, exploring how to welcome new demographics of tourists and visitors. The Meru Bali Beach Hotel is …
Newly released data shows that tourists traveling to destinations in the Asia-Pacific Region, including Bali, are seeking more personalized and meaningful travel experiences. Over the last five years, Bali has been working to encourage tourists to have more culturally immersive and meaningful travel experiences, and it appears the hard work is starting to pay off. …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has called on travel agents nationwide, but especially in Bali, to promote three specific areas of travel focus. Moving forward, tourists can expect to see more promotion of gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism experiences in Bali and across the archipelago. Gede Budiwijaya, the spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, spoke …