Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
New travel data shows that almost all business class seats available to and from Bali are selling out. Travel developers in the region are hopeful that this is an indicator that Bali can do more to offer luxury and high-end tourism experiences to an increasingly demanding market. According to the Commercial Director for Garuda Indonesia, …
Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple, on the Tabanan Regency Coast, is one of the most spiritually significant and popular temples on the island. As tourist visits continue to increase, leaders are working on new ways to entertain visitors. A new project will see a stage installed in the temple complex for cultural performances and more. Leaders …
Big changes are to be implemented at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. New improvements will help tourists who are arriving on the island to find onward taxi services with more ease and far less hustle and bustle than seen in the arrivals area at present. The changes are being brought in quickly following …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …
Following the death of a 14-month-old baby boy at a villa in Bali on the 19th of October, the CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Justin Scarr, has spoken to reporters about ways in which families can best practice safety protocols for their children while on vacation on the island. The devastating incident took at …
Bali is one of the most culturally exciting destinations to visit in the world. With a rich cultural heritage to explore and deep commitment from local communities to keep the traditional way of life alive and thriving in the modern day, a visit to Bali has been known to be life-altering in more ways than …
With the governor elections coming up in Bali on the 27th of November, candidates are making their commitments to the Balinese people known. Topics of conversation include tourism, trash, and traffic congestion. The main candidates are Wayan Koster, who has already severed a term as Bali Governor, and Made Muliawan Arya. If elected, Wayan Koster …
Whether day-tripping or island hopping for a few nights at a time, traveling between Bali and the outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan is easy…in principle. However, as Sanur Harbor becomes busier, tourists are looking for ways to avoid the growing crowds. Luckily, there is an easy alternative option that doesn’t …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has celebrated the launch of a new daily direct flight service between Denpasar and Incheon in South Korea this week. The new service opens up a wealth of travel opportunities for Indonesian and South Korean tourists and international travelers wishing to explore the depths and breaths of Asia. …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has held an audience meeting with the Dutch ambassadors to Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN. The meeting saw the Dutch government follow up on commitments to repatriate a series of cultural artifacts to Bali. As part of a repatriation agreement created earlier this year, the Dutch …
The beach resort of Jimbaran is about to get a green makeover. The resort, which is located between Kuta and Uluwatu and just a few minutes from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, is getting a low-key luxury upgrade. The new initiative called The Green Jimbaran Concept is being spearheaded by the CEO of …