Tourists traveling in Bali have assurances from the management at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport that this week’s staff strikes will not impact travel. Members of the union Angkasa Pura Supports (APS), the airport and aviation industry union in Indonesia, will strike for three days over job security and longevity.  The worker’s strike will …

The community of Ubud has been left shocked and devastated by a fire that broke out in the world-famous Ubud Art Market on Saturday, 17th August. An investigation is underway, but it has been confirmed that over 1,000 traders have been impacted by the blaze, with around 400 businesses operating in the basement and ground …

Bali is on a mission to promote more tourism villages and cultural experiences to tourists. As part of a wider mission to create more high-quality, sustainable, and culturally respectful tourists, tourism villages are coming forward as one of the most engaging and immersive ways for tourists to experience Bali in a really authentic way.  The …

Leaders are seeking to encourage tourists to explore Bali in new ways. With the south of the island on the brink of over tourism, and lesser visited regions of the island crying out for visitors there is one thing standing in the way of success and that is connectivity. Leaders are committing to improving connectivity …

Bali rescue teams have reported two major incidents at two of the province’s most popular beaches. On Wednesday, 14th August, a tourist was rescued from the waves at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach in an incident that was a moment away from tragedy. At Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, a tourist fell to his death from the …

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has undergone a series of major renovations that will make the overall travel experience more efficient. With Bali on track to have its busiest year for tourism on record in 2024, urgent upgrades are essential if the island is to keep up with this rapid growth of international arrivals.  …

Bali has so many accommodation options it can be hard to know where to start. From bamboo treehouses to traditional wooden bungalows, from the most lavish 5-star hotels to bougie private villas, there is an accommodation option to suit every travel style, every budget and every occasion.  Once upon a time it was only possible …

Ubud is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to the island’s biggest arts and cultural wonders, the town is busier than ever in 2024. However, Ubud was never built with the vision of welcoming millions of people every year, and leaders are struggling to find new solutions to mounting traffic congestion.  From rerouting …

Kintamani is one of the most underrated destinations in Bali right now. As the gateway to Mount Batur and Lake Batur and home to some of the most incredible coffee shops in the province, tourists really need to spend more time in this emerging travel hotspot.  There is now even more reason to celebrate life …

The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been vocal about his commitment to promoting lesser-visited regions of Bali to tourists. As part of a mission to avoid overtourism in the south, combat a homogenized public image of the diverse island province, and crack down on low-quality tourism development, Minister Uno is …

Leaders in Bali’s Klungkung Regency are set to start investigating tourism operations about the safety standards and practices of boat transportation in the area. Klungkung Regency is the administrative region of Bali home to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, three of Bali’s fastest growing and most in-demand travel destinations. Over the last few …

Dozens, potentially hundreds of Bali-based hotels and guesthouses, may have had their Google Business accounts hijacked during a hack on the company’s digital systems. Tourists are warned to be extra vigilant when making bookings, and Google, cyber security teams, and the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association are working together to understand the scale of the …