Tourism leaders in Bali are taking action to help make Bali’s most dangerous beach a little safer for tourists. Kelingking Beach, on Nusa Penida, is easily the province’s most dangerous stretch of coastline, having claimed the lives of dozens of people over the last ten years. Community leaders and tourism stakeholders in Nusa Penida have …
Police in Bali have confirmed that they are opening increased blue light patrols in top tourism resort areas this high season. The news comes after a British tourist became the victim of a violent robbery in Canggu last week. The North Kuta Sector Police will continue to hold Blue Light Patrol activities to keep the …
Tourists considering driving a motorcycle or a car in Bali must take the time to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road before starting the engine. Leaders on the island have confirmed that tourists who received a driving ticket, even for a minor infringement, risk deportation. The news comes as leaders and top authorities …
Nusa Dua is Bali’s most luxurious resort area. Home to the island’s highest concentration of 5-star hotels, this is where the world’s rich and famous come to experience the magic of Bali for themselves. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Munduk is the name that is hot on the lips of every Bali lover right now. Whether a returning annual visitor or a first-time holidaymaker, with Bali’s leading destinations more popular than ever, travelers are seeking new destinations that offer the chance to connect with the natural and cultural charm of the island. One of …
Top tourism leaders in Bali have backed the idea of issuing sanctions against tourists who fail or refuse to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory fee came into effect in February, but only 40% of eligible visitors have been making their contribution. Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association …
Permits are in the process of being granted to the grandson of Indonesia’s second president to establish a 6-star hotel in the resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo’s company will build a hotel and golf resort overlooking the ocean. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo has established a subsidiary company called PT New Kuta Golf …
This week, the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, confirmed that he and his teams have launched a new system to make it even easier for big-name music artists to come and play live. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies has teamed up with the National Police to create a digital …
For ocean lovers seeking a real aquatic adventure, Indonesia is surely the ultimate destination. Bali is one of the world’s most in-demand surf and diving destinations. With the opportunity to ride iconic waves and mingle amongst Southeast Asia’s most rapidly evolving surf scene, it’s easy to see why Bali is both the gateway to the …
Bali is preparing to integrate and launch a new smart bus system that will massively improve public transportation availability on the island. The new system is set to be up and running in 2025 and will connect the electric bus rapid transit system with an intelligent transport system. Speaking to reporters the head of the …
Bali tourism development in Bali continues to boom, and the issue of transportation continues to grow. As leaders are working to develop everything from new bus lanes to tram systems, railway networks, and a new international airport, some tourism developers are looking into the viability of floating airports and seaplane travel along the island’s coast. …
Police in Bali have arrested 103 foreigners in a raid on a villa in Tabanan Regency in connection with a huge cybercrime operation. The 103 foreigners are all believed to be connected to a cyber crime network and have been residing in Indonesia illegally and conducting activities that violate their visa conditions. Immigration authorities and …