Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has issued an updated statement regarding the National Travel Advice Bureau’s guidelines for tourists visiting Indonesia. At the end of May, Smartraveler issued new guidance urging travelers to “exercise a high degree of caution when traveling to Indonesia.” In a statement issued from Jakarta, Deputy Prime Minister Marles confirmed …
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Accommodation providers in Bali have been issued with updated guidance to help keep track of all foreigners on the island. The move comes as Bali looks to crack down on foreigners who violate the conditions of their visas by working, running businesses, and even engaging in criminal activity. Moving forward, all accommodation providers in Bali …
Immigration updates are coming in thick and fast from Indonesian officials right now. From changes to the visa extension process to reminders about the conditions of the popular visitor visa category, travelers heading to Indonesia need to keep up to date with all the latest rules and regulations. In an update published on Instagram, Indonesia’s …
As Bali prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists as the high season gets underway, tourism leaders around the island are launching a series of seasonal events and cultural performances for visitors to enjoy. One such destination is Ulun Danu Beratan, which will be hosting a Gebogan Parade every day throughout July and August. …
Bali is famously home to some of the best hotels in the world. From Ubud to Nusa Dua, from Sanur to Uluwatu, luxury-loving tourists and those who want to experience nothing but the best will undoubtedly always find what they are looking for in Bali. While Bali may be home to many of the world’s …
One of the world’s hottest performers has just been announced to make his highly anticipated debut performance in Bali. None other than Fred Again will be playing a DJ set at Savaya this July, and with pre-registration for tickets now open, music lovers who want to be at the big event better get moving. Tickets …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is celebrating the launch of a new direct flight to Vietnam. In response to soaring demand for travel between the two destinations, Vietnam Airlines has officially opened a new service between Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar. Bali Airport has just celebrated the first Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho …
The long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is nearly ready to open its doors formally. The major maritime redevelopment project in Bali’s Tanjung Benoa has transformed the harbor area into Indonesia’s first international-standard cruise ship pier. The new marina area is set to become the face of Bali’s luxury marine tourism industry. The new Bali Maritime …
Bali’s Governor Koster is calling for a complete overhaul of the Bali tourism sector as the province looks to the future. Bali’s Governor Koster, now in his second term in office, has long been vocal about his commitment to creating sustainable tourism that will benefit the Balinese community 100 years from now, and beyond. As …
Tourists who think of driving recklessly in Bali are being urged to think again. As leaders and communities on the island grow tired of tourists causing havoc on the roads, authorities have confirmed that anyone caught speeding, attempting to do wheelies, or driving carelessly will be swiftly deported. The update comes as Bali continues its …
The Australian Travel Advice Authority, Smartraveller, has issued essential updates on travel safety in Indonesia. Smartraveler regularly revises and reissues travel advice for Australian tourists, travellers, international workers, and expatriates, and the most recent update on travel to Indonesia is important reading. Smartraveller serves as the main communication channel for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs …
Police in Bali’s popular tourism resort of Sanur have confirmed the arrest of an Indonesian man, originally from Makassar, for a serious robbery against a tourist. The 51-year-old, known by his initials ALW, was arrested on Saturday, 24th May, after he snatched a gold necklace from a tourist visiting the resort. The arrest comes as …