Police in Bali have spoken out about the ‘brutal’ behavior of some tourists on the island. As the high season approaches, Bali’s tourism sector is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists eager to have fun in the sun. Some, however, take things too far, and on all too many occasions, tourists enjoying a …
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Tourists planning upcoming trips to Bali are being advised to ensure that they are booking stays with legitimate accommodation providers. The warnings come after tourism leaders in the province noted that arrival figures keep rising but that official figures on accommodation occupancy rates from registered providers don’t show the same shift. In 2024, Bali welcomed …
Bali can proudly boast some of the best sunset spots in all of Asia. There is nothing quite like watching the sun dip below the horizon while sitting in the amphitheater of Uluwatu Temple as the mesmerizing fiery kecak dance is performed in front of your very eyes. But for the early risers, Bali has …
Culture and nature are at the core of Bali’s tourism offering. One very special place perhaps better blends the incredible Balinese culture and the wonders of the natural landscape. We are, of course, talking about the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency. The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are not only one of the …
Aside from the topics of waste management and tourism, the hottest topic in Bali’s hitlist is transportation. As the island’s road infrastructure continues to struggle under the pressure of tourism and development, leaders are on a mission to improve public transport links to benefit local people and ease traffic congestion for tourists. It is almost …
Bali’s leaders are on a mission to ensure that all international tourists pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee before departing the island. The tax was introduced in February 2024, and data collected from the first year of the policy shows that as few as 35% of tourists made the mandatory IDR 150,000 payment. Bali’s …
Bali has just celebrated Galungan Day. With Thursday, April 24th, observed as Umanis Galungan, Balinese families are honoring one of the most holy times of the year on the island. As the holy days are also a time of family gathering and community celebration, there is a lot more movement of people around the island …
Search and Rescue teams in Bali have been ordered to extend their search mission to locate a missing Russian tourist. The Russian Embassy has requested that Bali’s Search and Rescue teams, known locally as Basarnas, extend the search for three more days after a 36-year-old Russian national went on a mission for the coast of …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has requested that the Buleleng Regency Government implement new regulations to ensure that the landscape around the new Turyapada Tower remains a green haven for nature. The Turyapada Tower is a transmitter tower that will allow for digital television broadcasts, telecommunications, internet, and radio communications across Bali and will also serve …
The rainy season is officially over in Bali. As the island celebrates Galungan Day, the rainclouds have officially been sent on their way for another year, and sunshine will prevail…in theory! As the dry season kicks off in Bali, the island is also gearing up for the high season for tourism. This monsoon season has …
Bali’s neighboring island of Lombok will soon welcome a huge new luxury hotel. The Indonesian state-owned enterprise ITDC, which is also in charge of the Bali-based resort of Nusa Dua, has just signed a multi-trillion rupiah contract to develop the Mandalika Special Economic Zone in Lombok. Mandalika in Lombok is one of Indonesia’s super-priority destinations. …
One of Bali’s most spiritually significant temples will be closed to tourists for the next five days. Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, also known as the Gates of Heaven Temple in Bali’s Karangasem Regency, will be closed from the 23rd – the 27th of April for religious ceremonies. While many of Bali’s temples are world-famous, and …