The last 24-hours in Bali have felt like a whirlwind, literally! With an earthquake, serious winds, rain and localised flooding, roofs being blown off and even a 15ft python spotted on the beach. It’s wild out there folks! Tourists in Bali are being urged to stay safe as more intense weather is forecast. The Bali …
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The official police and security operation for Nypei and Eid has been launched. As the province prepares for one of the biggest festival periods of the year, security officers from across agencies have been given their orders and missions to keep the public safe during the most important time of the year in Indonesia. On …
Bali’s Governor Koster has revealed plans to encourage more tourists to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The Governor has revealed plans to give a commission of IDR 150,000 per traveler fee to businesses who sign up to partner with the Bali Provincial Government. The Bali Tourism Levy was first introduced on the 14th of …
Bali will soon welcome a new skatepark. In April 2025, the Tabanan Regency Government will start developing a new skating facility at Lapangan Kediri. Skating, like surfing, is hugely popular in Bali with both local communities and tourists. The Regent of Tabanan Komang Gede Sanjaya told reporters that the construction of the new skate park …
The team behind the new Medical Tourism Special Economic Zone in Bali’s Sanur has been speaking to the media about their vision for the future. As Bali prepares to celebrate the opening of the new Bali International Hospital in a couple of months, all eyes are on Sanur as it embarks on a new chapter. …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport keeps getting busier. As the only commercial airport in the province, Ngurah Rai International is the main gateway to the Island of the Gods. As Bali prepares to observe both Nyepi and Eid, Bali Airport is bracing for a massive influx of domestic and international travelers. The latest …
Search and Rescue Teams in Bali have been searching for a Chinese national who was swept out to sea from Nyang-Nyang Beach in Uluwatu on Sunday, 16th March 2025. The tragedy comes as more high waves are forecast across Bali’s waters and as tourists are reminded that tidal swells and rip tides pose a huge …
Police in Bali have confirmed that they have increased night patrols in South Kuta to help protect the community and tourists. The increased patrols come after reports of illegal motorcycle racing and drive-by robberies in the area. Over the weekend South Kuta Police conducted a series of nighttime patrols as a preventive measure against street …
For over a decade, the most frequent international arrivals in Bali have been Australian holidaymakers. With the special relationship set to endure for many more years to come, Australian leaders have met with Balinese authorities to recommit to nourishing the longstanding collaboration, with a special focus on tourism. The Bali Provincial Government and the Australian …
Bali’s OG tourism resort, Sanur, has undergone a serious transformation over the last fifty years, especially in the last year. Sanur is about to become one of Asia’s leading medical tourism destinations and is set to welcome tens of thousands more tourists every year. To help tackle the inevitable rise in traffic congestion that will …
Just over a year has passed since Bali introduced its Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory tourism tax requires all international visitors to pay an IDR 150,000 contribution to protect Balinese culture and nature and help level up tourism infrastructure, but 13 months in, not only are tourists not paying, they’re also not seeing the benefits …
Tourists and travelers who will be in Bali on the 29th of March are reminded that all travel will be forbidden for 24 hours as the island falls silent to observe Nyepi Day. Also known as the Balinese Day of Silence, Nyepi is the most sacred festival for Balinese Hindus and all those on the …