Officials in Bali have signed a deal with investors to create an incredible new way for tourists to access one of the destination’s most famous beaches. Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida is arguably the most famous beach in the province of Bali. Loved as it is, accessing the beach cove has proven to be increasingly …

Last month Bali Police announced the launch of a 16-day operation to crack down on lawless behavior by tourists in Bali’s busiest resort areas. The first set of feedback from the operation has been shared with the public.  The operation, titled Operation Nusa Agung, took place between the 21st of June and the 6th of …

Immigration officials in Bali have been reviewing travel data for the year to date. The numbers reveal that the island is on track to hit tourism targets this year but also that a surprising number of foreign nationals have been refused entry to the country.  Data shows that the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office at Bali’s …

An epic blunder has put Bali in the spotlight this week, resulting in an alternative kind of good promotion for the island. The Philippines Tourism Board launched a new promotional campaign to attract tourists to the country; only they used stock footage of Bali in the video. The promotional video titled Love Philippines was commissioned …

Authorities in Bali’s Nusa Penida have committed to putting more boots on the ground to improve tourist safety and overall experience on the island. As Bali enters the high season, tourists are heading to the outlying islands in their thousands every single day.  The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, Ni Made Sulistiawati, has spoken …

New travel data reveals the top international visitors to Bali for the month of May. The Central Statistics Agency released in-depth travel data every month, with a one-month lag. The figures from May 2023 make for interesting reading.  The Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) for Bali Province, Endang Retno Sri Subiyandani, has released …

It is getting busy in Bali. The island welcomes more and more tourists every day as the peak vacation season is in full swing, and traffic is backing up in the island’s popular resorts. Tourism leaders are raising concerns that traffic congestion in Bali could give the island a negative public image, but there are …

Bali has formally pulled out of hosting the Olympic World Beach Games less than a month before the event was due to start. As a result, the 2023 World Beach Games has been completely canceled, leaving athletes in a state of despair and communities and businesses in Bali questioning how to move forward. The 2nd …

Australia’s low-cost airline Jetstar has announced that it will be pausing a popular route to Bali later this year. The service will be halted for a month as the airline reveals there is a lack of clarity around scheduling. The move throws travel plans into uncertainty for thousands of travelers planning their trips to Bali …

Bali is home to some of the biggest and best beach clubs in the whole world. Whether you want to party like there is no tomorrow or kick back in the sunshine with a cocktail or two, whatever your vibe, there is a beach club to suit everyone in Bali. One beach club, in particular, …

As the world’s biggest beach club, Atlas Beach Fest, prepares to celebrate its one-year anniversary in Bali, local leaders have been reflecting on the impact the venue has had over the last 12 months. Atlas Beach Fest, in Canggu, has fast become one of the islands leading entertainment venues and has made a concerted effort …

Officials in Bali have defended the decision to introduce a ‘retribution fee’ for tourists wishing to go snorkeling and scuba diving in the Nusa Penida Marine Protection Area. The new fee, which was introduced over the weekend, has been met with backlash online and on the islands by tour operators.  Many tour operators have claimed …