One of Bali’s most popular nightlife venues is under investigation by local authorities after reports that a visual display that set the stage behind a DJ set featured imagery of a Hindu deity. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with many local Balinese Hindus shocked that religious iconography would be used during a …
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Local leaders in Bali’s popular resort of Uluwatu are calling on the provincial government to step in and create new initiatives that help protect tourists and communities involved in tourism. The Head of Pecatu Village, the region home to Uluwatu, is calling for the development of a tourist insurance scheme to help support those in …
The final figures for 2024 are from the Central Statistics Agency. This fresh data explores everything connected to travel and tourism in Bali, and Indonesia overall. The figures tell us more about traveler spending habits and how they have changed over the last 12 months. The Central Statistics Agency has revealed that throughout 2024 the …
This year, the Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi and the Day of Silence, will fall on the 29th of March. At 6am on Saturday, 29th March 2025, Bali will fall silent, everyone will stay at home or inside their accommodation, there will be no transportation movement, and all air traffic will come to a …
Tourists in Bali now have more choice than ever before in terms of navigating between the island’s biggest attractions. Over the last few years, tensions have been rising between local taxi drivers and online taxi app providers. As new policies are introduced to help level the playing field in the taxi driving marketplace, a new …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to heed serious weather warnings that have been put in place across the central south of the island. Badung Strait, Bali’s busiest boat crossing lane, is set to see high waves for the next few days, as well as many other regions in the north of the province. Speaking …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being reminded that the entry fee to the island is non-negotiable. The conversation is hitting headlines after two tourists were recorded kicking up a fuss, arguing with tourism officials, and refusing to pay the fee earlier this week. The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, Ni Made Sulistiawati, …
When we think about wine-producing regions, France, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand are among the first places to spring to mind. If someone told you that some of Asia’s best wines are produced in Bali, would you believe them? The island best known for its production of rice, coffee, and oranges is,, in fact,, …
Bali’s creative city of the further, Nuanu City, in Tabanan Regency is set to welcome over 3 million tourists in 2025. The eco-city features a residential complex, beach club, immersive art spaces, magic botanical garden and more. Nuanu City is also the host of the annual Suara Festival, a celebration of music, art, and culture. …
East Bali could become the island’s hottest tourism destination in 2025. Leaders in the region have set ambitious tourism targets for the year ahead, and with so many incredible natural and cultural wonders to explore, tourists, digital nomads, and even expats looking for a staycation would be wise to add East Bali to their bucket …
Travel to and from Bali is about to get easier and more affordable than ever. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has just confirmed that at least 14 new flight routes will be added to the schedule in 2025. This new range of international and domestic services creates a wealth of new travel opportunities …
Bali’s Penglipuran Village is anticipating a huge surge in the number of visitors over the next week. This is due to the Lunar New Year festival and because this award-winning tourism village is one of the most engaging cultural attractions in the province. Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency is anticipating to welcome 10,000 tourists a …