The number of foreigners arriving in Bali in 2023 has reached over 5.2 million people. Australian tourists are still topping the charts as the most frequent international holidaymakers to the island. Leaders want to welcome yet more Aussies to the Island of the Gods in 2024. This week, the Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made …
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The authorities in Bali’s Denpasar are cracking down on the use of firecrackers and fireworks in the run-up to New Year’s Eve. Officials are anticipating the use of fireworks over the coming days especially on the big countdown. With dozens of large-scale fireworks displays and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the works for the weekend. …
With over one million new people on the island of Bali, officials across the province have ramped up their security and traffic control operations. The Bali Regional Police have shared their strategy for helping make sure Bali stays up and running this Christmas week. Chief Inspector General Ida Bagus Kade Putra Narendra held a press …
A new international shopping center will open its doors in 2026. The Grand Outlet Bali will be part of the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone on Serangan Island, which sits just off the coast of Denpasar. PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), which manages the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone, has just signed a collaboration …
Bali is a destination synonymous with sun, sand, and sea. The coastal resorts of the Island of the Gods attract millions of tourists every year. But there is a whole other side to Bali that is lush, green, mountainous, and proving increasingly popular with tourists. The villages of Kintamani that sit under the watchful gaze …
This week the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration announced a huge new visa policy. Tourists and business people who regularly travel to Bali and across the Indonesian archipelago can now apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, was appointed to his post earlier this year and has quickly got …
With over one million tourists set to arrive in Bali in the coming days, officials on the island are taking safety and security seriously. From more police on patrol to more traffic officers on the street, Bali has confirmed that everything will run as smoothly as possible this Christmas. The Badung Regency Transportation Department has …
As the festive season gets started in Bali, over one million tourists are packing their bags and getting ready to jet off to paradise. With many of Bali’s top attractions featuring animals as entertainment, an animal welfare organization is calling on tourists to make wise decisions when it comes to where they visit and if …
Cases of Covid-19 are on the rise in Bali. While the caseload remains relatively low, one person has died while testing positive, and now officials are urging the community to be proactive in their approach to mitigating the spread of the virus. In total, 60 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by health officials in …
With 2023 coming to a close, top tourist attractions in Bali are already looking to the year ahead. In 2024, there are set to be some big changes in Bali, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies is targeting the welcoming of 11.4 million international arrivals across the country. Bali is the biggest tourist …
In 2024, Indonesia is targeting to welcome 11.4 million international arrivals. With the island proudly the country’s flagship destination, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is preparing to run an increasingly busy flight schedule over the next 12 months. In April 2024 Bali Airport will welcome Etihad Airways to the runway for the very first …
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. With Bali anticipating a huge influx of tourists over the festive break, tourism leaders are giving their assurances to the public that the island is ready and excited to celebrate the end of the year. Officials from the Bali Tourism Department have issued a statement for tourism operators on …