Bali’s tourism leaders are taking a firm stance against the disrespectful and criminal behavior of a small but significant minority of tourists on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has spoken to reporters to share his plans to install new billboards announcing to tourists the rules they must follow …
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Business owners in Bali have been talking to the media about the spending habits of tourists, backpackers, and digital nomads and how these trends are impacting their revenue. According to some business owners, the frugal spending habits of a proportion of Bali’s over 6 million international visitors are proving costly and frustrating for local entrepreneurs. …
The leading Hindu authority in Bali has issued updated guidance on how the upcoming Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, will be observed. The festival will be observed on March 29, 2025, and all non-Hindus, foreigners, and tourists on the island are expected to honor the rules of the day. The Parisada Hindu Dharma …
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has been talking to the media about her concerns regarding the increase in the number of foreigners in Bali engaging in criminal activity. Her comments come as Bali Immigration this week confirmed the arrest of four foreigners working on tourist visas and the deportation of six others …
Fast boat services between Bali and Lombok are resuming their full normal schedule after a week of cancellations and delays. The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S have been felt across Bali Province and West Nusa Tenggara. Fallen trees, landslides, flooding, and storm damage have affected hundreds of communities and even killed at least four …
Bali’s Civil Police Service, known as Satpol PP, has confirmed that they are waiting on formal orders to temporarily close Finns Beach Club. The world-famous venue is facing the threat of temporary closure notices after failing to present full and complete business permits to the authorities while under existing supervision orders. The Head of Bali …
It has been a wild week for the weather in Bali. Though the sun has broken through the clouds in places over the last few days, the island is bracing for a few more days of heavy rains, extreme winds, and an increased risk of natural disaster. The impact of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S has …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has been talking to reporters about the destination’s recognition as a world-leading vacation hotspot. As the island seeks to welcome over 6.5 million tourists in 2025, Pemayun wants to see culture, nature, and personal connections be a real focal point. Bali has been featured heavily …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is under threat of temporary closure notices. The Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has requested that Finns Beach Club be temporarily closed until it has completed its permit and license processes in full. Speaking to the media the Chairman of Commission I of the Bali DPRD, I …
Bali is one of the most romantic travel destinations in the world. In fact, the island was named the TripAdvisor top honeymoon destination in 2024. With love in the air and all around, Bali is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. Whether traveling solo, with your beau, or with friends and family, there are …
Have you ever thought about booking a glamping experience in Bali? With the island best known for its beachfront retreats and jungle escapes, the island’s incredible glamping offerings are often overlooked, as is the West Bali National Park. Menjangan Dynasty Resort, located in North West Bali, at the gateway to West Bali National Park, is …
Foreigners in Bali who are operating on the wrong side of the law are being found out evermore quickly by immigration officials. The arrest of four foreigners this week on suspicion of working on tourist visas comes as a stark warning to foreigners who are considering overstepping the mark of their visa permits. Bali Immigration …