Two of Bali’s emerging tourism villages are celebrating big wins this week. Cemagi Tourism Village, close to Seseh Beach, and Tabanan Regency have been named as winners at the Trisakti Tourism Awards 2025. The Trisakti Tourism Awards is a prestigious national tourism award in Indonesia that has been running since 2019. The awards were created …
Travelling to Bali in 2025 could not be easier. With the island becoming increasingly digitalised and totally devoted to tourism, the island is just ready and waiting to welcome travellers of all kinds. While travel to Bali is easy, there are elements of traveling to the province that may not be immediately obvious to those …
Overtourism is a phenomenon that is being experienced around the world. From Barcelona and Lisbon to the Galapagos Islands and Boracay, with travel and tourism more accessible to the global population than ever, some destinations are getting a little out of hand. In Bali, there is a general feeling that the specific resorts in the …
Bali’s Governor Koster received a visit from the Australian Consulate General, Jo Stevens, this week. As Australian tourists remain the most frequent international arrivals to Bali, the relationship between Bali and Australia is important and one that both parties are committed to strengthening. During the meeting, Governor Koster invited the Australian Consulate and Australian tourists …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has met with the Consulate General of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste in Bali to discuss the potential of a shared future in tourism. As Bali is one of the most visited tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, Timor Leste, as a nation, sees markedly few international arrivals every year and …
Leaders in Bali’s Kuta Resort have met to discuss rising concerns that security is worsening in the area. Kuta is one of Bali’s oldest and most famous beachfront resorts, but in recent years, reports of crime have started to make headlines more frequently. The Denpasar Police Chief, Police Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Simatupang, called a major …
Bali may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and one of the most beautiful, too, but scratch beneath the surface, and holidaymakers quickly see that the island needs some drastic changes. Many people in Bali hope that tourism can be a force for good, especially when big tourism businesses invest …
Uluwatu Temple in Bali is an incredibly popular tourist destination. Perched on top of the iconic clifftops of the Bukit Peninsula, the temple has become as famous with tourists for its cultural significance and impressive views as it is for its resident troop of wild monkeys. The monkeys at Uluwatu Temple are world-famous, for good …
Bali’s traffic jams have become as synonymous with travel on the island as visiting the province’s most famous temples. As tourism booms on the island, traffic congestion has become accepted by many as a small price to pay for the opportunity to explore such a beautiful destination. One of Bali’s most highly congested areas is …
Bali is a dreamy destination for ocean lovers, saltwater souls, and surfers. Home to some of the most famous beaches in the world and the most beautiful stretches of coastline Asia has to offer, Bali is perfect for water babies seeking to rehydrate their souls and rejuvenate their bodies. But for freshwater lovers, the island …
One of the world’s most famous board games has just entered its Bali era. The family-favorite game Monopoly has just launched its Bali Edition and the new game features iconic landmarks, and internationally acclimated hotels all alongside the classic elements of the game. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa this week hosted the official launch of …
Bali is a destination that has tourists coming back for more. For those amongst us who have been to Bali before, you’ll know what we’re talking about. Over the years, how many people have you met who return year after year for their annual vacation, or who visit once for a holiday and return shortly …