Bali may be in the middle of the low season, but demand for travel remains high. While the number of arrivals always dips after the long school holidays, travel data shows that Bali’s popularity is continuing to build and that tourism targets will certainly be smashed this year. The Central Statistics Agency shared the latest …
Domestic airfares in Bali are about to get cheaper. With renewed commitment from the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir and a new partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, leaders have given their assurances that it will soon be much cheaper to travel around the Indonesian archipelago. This is positive news for both Indonesian …
North Bali Airpot is back on the cards by order of the President. Only last week, top tourism officials in Bali spoke to reporters to suggest that the development was not an urgent project and one that should be sidelined. Yet, during a visit to the province this weekend, President Prabowo Subianto not only recommitted …
Bali’s Mount Agung will be closed to the public for the next two months so that spiritual leaders and the local community can complete a once-in-a-decade series of ceremonies and rituals. As Bali tourists have to strike the Mount Agung hike off their itinerary between the 1st of October and the 30th of November, many …
Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
New travel data shows that almost all business class seats available to and from Bali are selling out. Travel developers in the region are hopeful that this is an indicator that Bali can do more to offer luxury and high-end tourism experiences to an increasingly demanding market. According to the Commercial Director for Garuda Indonesia, …
Bali’s Tanah Lot Temple, on the Tabanan Regency Coast, is one of the most spiritually significant and popular temples on the island. As tourist visits continue to increase, leaders are working on new ways to entertain visitors. A new project will see a stage installed in the temple complex for cultural performances and more. Leaders …
Big changes are to be implemented at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. New improvements will help tourists who are arriving on the island to find onward taxi services with more ease and far less hustle and bustle than seen in the arrivals area at present. The changes are being brought in quickly following …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …
Following the death of a 14-month-old baby boy at a villa in Bali on the 19th of October, the CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Justin Scarr, has spoken to reporters about ways in which families can best practice safety protocols for their children while on vacation on the island. The devastating incident took at …
Bali is one of the most culturally exciting destinations to visit in the world. With a rich cultural heritage to explore and deep commitment from local communities to keep the traditional way of life alive and thriving in the modern day, a visit to Bali has been known to be life-altering in more ways than …
With the governor elections coming up in Bali on the 27th of November, candidates are making their commitments to the Balinese people known. Topics of conversation include tourism, trash, and traffic congestion. The main candidates are Wayan Koster, who has already severed a term as Bali Governor, and Made Muliawan Arya. If elected, Wayan Koster …