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 …
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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 …
A new boat terminal that will offer fast boat connections between Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Canggu will be in operation as early as 2026. The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that the new port will be located between Canggu and Cemagi and will allow tourists to travel congestion-free between the airport …
Tourists traveling to Bali with dreams of volunteering and lending a hand while on vacation have been issued with strict new advice. Unlike many countries in the world, foreigners who wish to volunteer in Indonesia have to have a specific volunteer visa, and volunteering on a normal visa on arrival could land well-meaning visitors in …
To the untrained eye it may look like young Gen Z travel bloggers and millennial travel influencers are the biggest trend setters for Bali’s tourism industry. In fact, domestic tourists are the real travel trailblazers in Bali. Where Indonesian domestic tourists go, the world surely follows. Latest travel figures show that domestic tourism to Bali …
A major set of rule changes to the visa extension processing system has just been issued to tourists and long-stay visitors traveling to Bali and the Indonesian archipelago. Effective 29th May 2025 all visa applications must begin with online registration, followed by in-person document verification and biometrics at an Immigration Office. This new hybrid system …
Bali’s Search and Rescue teams are continuing intensive efforts to locate a tourist who was swept away by high waves from the world-famous Diamond Beach on Tuesday, May 27th. The 24-year-old tourist from Medan, known by his initials RH, was swept away on Tuesday afternoon. Diamond Beach in Nusa Penida is one of Indonesia’s most …
Bali Immigration teams have confirmed the rapid deportation of a Swiss national who was caught engaging in illegal fundraising activities on the island. Immigration teams across Indonesia are committed to cracking down on foreigners who engage in illegal activities and violate the conditions of their visas and residency permits. The Denpasar Immigration Office has confirmed …