The World Mosquito Program is on a mission to ‘dengue-proof’ Bali. Dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases are prevented in Bali, which negatively impacts the lives of thousands of people on the island every year, including tourists. The World Mosquito Program is working in Denpasar and Buleleng Regency, utilizing Wolbachia technology to help make dengue …

Tourism leaders all over Bali are getting super excited about the potential of cruise travel to the island right now. With the arrival of the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship in Benoa Harbor earlier this week, businesses are exploring how cruise travel will reshape the future of tourism on the Island of the Gods.  Chatter about …

Bali is in the midst of a 14-day emergency drought declaration as 35 sub-districts of the island mark more than 121 days of no rain. The consequences of the prolonged dry season are being felt across the province in the form of fires, both in landfills and on the forested slopes of the eastern part …

Batik Air will launch a long-anticipated and highly sought-after new flight service will launch this month. The service will run between Adelaide and Bali starting on the 10th of November. As Bali braces for the strep influx of tourists over the festive season, the new flight service will make a huge difference to thousands of …

Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International welcomes on average 18,000 tourists a day, and with an ever-increasing volume of tourists to process, the authorities are investing in new technology to help combat any potential queuing.  Bali Airport is in the process of installing 90 auto-gates …

Bali’s beach and stray dogs are often cited as part of the charm of the island. The most friendly, relaxed beach dogs who roam freely along the beaches at Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and even as far as Canggu are often loved by tourists and fed by local beach bar and surf school owners. However, tourists …

Tourists on vacation in Bali’s beachside resort of Legian are being warned about the small but significant rise in the number of pickpockets operating in the areas. Following a viral video of a suspected thief being apprehended outside a club in the area over the weekend, tourists are being warden to keep a close eye …

Bali’s world-famous Penglipuran Village has been named a winner at the United National World Tourism Organization Awards 2023 again! The village has consistently been named amongst the world’s leading tourism destinations, but as leaders fear over-tourism is on the horizon, can this year’s win help reset the balance? The UNWTO Best Tourism Villages initiative has …

Bali’s biggest landfill site is experiencing its 21st consecutive day of fires, and dozens more fires are raging around the island. From trash fires to house fires and wildfires on the slopes of Mount Abang, a huge conversation is underway between Bali lovers about how waste can be managed moving forward.  Technically speaking, Bali’s open …

Travel data shows that tourists in Bali are more and more interested in learning about the island’s cultural heritage. This ranges from trying traditional foods to visiting historical landmarks. One of the most engaging ways to learn about Balinese Hindu culture is through visiting temples and attending cultural dances.  The resort of Uluwatu in Bali, …

Bali is on a mission to attract bigger and better performers for live events on the island. With the Department of Immigration making moves to mean artists, performers, and sports people can easily obtain visas, Bali lovers can expect to be filling their calendars with unmissable occasions over the next year or so.  On 24th …

Over the next few years, Bali will be investing heavily in medical health and wellness tourism. As the island gets set to welcome the Bali International Hospital in Sanur and intensify efforts to promote culture and sustainable tourism, tourists seeking rest and rejuvenation will be in for a treat.  The ex-governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, …