Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press about the risk of overtourism in Bali and his take on the recent protests in Barcelona, where local communities made their feelings known about the rise of mass tourism in their city.  Many tourism leaders and political figures in Bali, as well as …

Bali’s world-famous Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are seeing record visitor numbers this month, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are feeling busy too! With an average of 1,750 tourists exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Landscape every day, tourists who want to dodge the crowds will need to go a little off-path.  The Jatiliwih Rice Terraces are one …

Leaders in Bali have formally closed the Flying Fox Zipline attraction in Nusa Penida following an incident where a young child got stuck partway along the zipline and was left dangling over the ocean. Footage of the incident has gone viral online and has leaders and tourists questioning after standards across the adventure tourism industry.  …

As travel trends ebb and flow, one thing never changes: Bali is one of the most highly sought-after bucket list destinations in the world. New travel data shows that Bali is a top vacation destination choice for Australian families, but the province is starting to lose its appeal with the over-55s.  In data analysed by …

Bali Kite Festival will be returning to Denpasar Coast from the 20th to the 21st of July, and tourists are invited to come and enjoy one of the island’s most colorful and exciting cultural events. The festival will be held on the outskirts of Sanur, a resort area of Bali undergoing a huge transformation period.  …

Bali Airport has launched ‘Project Optimization’ to help increase the facility’s capacity and improve the tourist experience. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the only airport in Bali Province and is set to see its busiest year ever in 2024.  The General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, …

Bali is busy this high season! With some of the island’s hotels boasting 70-80% occupancy, last-minute travelers have a huge opportunity to snap up some epic deals. As top hotels want to lock in as close to 100% occupancy as possible, and lesser-known hotels want in on the action too, last-minute deals will be flying …

In January this year, the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies confirmed that he would press for changes to legislation that would return visa-free travel for the country’s twenty most frequent international arrivals. For years, tourists, travelers, and holidaymakers from Australia, New Zealand, most European nations, and the U.S.A. could visit iconic Indonesian destinations …

Nusa Dua, in the south of Bali, is the island’s most luxurious resort area and is home to the highest concentration of five start holidays anywhere in the province. Now, managers have confirmed that they are leveling up services for luxury-loving guests with a complimentary shuttle service that is also helping the environment.  As part …

The Denpasar City Tourism Office has announced that it wants to introduce more homestay experiences in the region. As part of a collective effort to promote more culturally respectful and sustainable tourism all around Bali, leaders are seeking simple yet impactful ways to ensure local communities benefit from tourism and tourists have access to unique …

Tourists in Bali seeking to try a cultural and unique activity should look no further than traditional Balinese egg painting. Yes, you read that right! Tourists in Bali have been raving about egg painting, and the workshops have enabled traditional artisans to share their incredible skills with the world. There are plenty of different kinds …

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has revealed official figures on the number of travelers who have passed through the airport so far this year. In the first six months of 2024, Bali Airport has proven that it is on track to smash annual tourism targets by December.  Official figures show that between January …