In 2024, Bali’s Ubud is set to become a world gastronomic centre for tourism. This new status will see culinary tourism evolve to even greater heights as the arts and culture capital of Ubud expands its offering even further.  Leaders in Ubud are partnering with the United Nations World Tourism Organization to develop the town …

Bali lovers have been left reeling as prices rise across the island. For decades Bali has been considered one of the world’s most affordable travel destinations but it seems like all that is changing, fast. In a post shared on the Facebook group Bali Bogans, a page dedicated to Bali lovers from Australia, one traveler …

Tourists heading to Bali’s popular beach resort of Kuta are urged to keep their wits about them as there has been a rise in crime in the area. Reports of theft and muggings have increased in the last two weeks.  Police have reported that an Indian tourist was mugged on Jalan Tegal Wangi in Kuta …

As a tourist destination, Bali is a welcome and friendly place to explore. Indonesia is a country steeped in cultural heritage and, although liberal in many ways, also has some very conservative legislative policies in place.  As a vacation destination, Bali is very accommodating to tourists. Much of what is asked in return for having …

Bali’s leading tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to create radical new solutions to the island’s traffic woes. From flyovers to underpasses and more shortcut routes, tourism leaders want to see urgent action on the problem.  Speaking to reporters about tourism and the year ahead in Bali, leaders in the sector are adamant that …

An exciting new ultra environmentally sustainable beach club is coming to Bali. Situated overlooking Nyanyi Beach, Luna Beach Club will play a huge role in the evolving Naunu City.  Luna Beach Club, which is set to open its doors in July 2024 is going to be one of the most majestic beach club complexes in …

On the 14th of February 2023, Bali will introduce its new tourism tax. The long-anticipated tourism levy will be charged to all international tourists visiting the island. Now the Indonesian Tourism Board has laid out more details about what to expect.  Wonderful Indonesia has described the upcoming tourism tax as a sustainable tourism initiative. It …

The new Canggu shortcut is nearly ready to be opened. Despite promises the road would be in use by the end of December 2023, the Simpang Canggu-Tibubeneng-Dalung is just 80% completed.  The new shortcut has been designed to help redirect and filter off some of Canggu’s most intense traffic. The Simpang Canggu-Tibubeneng-Dalung Shortcut is set …

Bali has confirmed its tourism targets for 2024. In late 2023, the Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies announced nationwide targets, and now the Island of the Gods has revealed goals for the year ahead. The Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies has confirmed that they are targeting the welcoming of 14 million …

Shocking footage is circulating online that shows a taxi driver in Bali threatening two American tourists. In the three-minute video, the driver ignores the women’s demands to be let out of the vehicle, tries to extort USD 50 from them, and threatens them with what appears to be a knife.  The video starts mid-argument between …

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport just received a major upgrade. New auto-gates featuring facial recognition have now been installed and will be ready for use in the coming days.  Indonesia’s Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yasonna Laoly, has visited Bali Airport to check the new immigration inspection facilities. During his visit, Minister …

2024 is set to be the biggest year on record for cruise travel in Bali. The government and private investors are pumping huge funds into developing the island as a leading cruise destination in Southeast Asia. The first of seventy jumbo cruise liners scheduled for 2024 has docked into Bali’s Benoa Harbour. The Norwegian Jewel …