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 …

Tourists in Bali looking for a cultural immersion should look no further than a visit to Bakas Village. This cultural adventure is just far enough from the beaten path to be crowd-free but close enough to top tourism resorts that it makes for an accessible day trip on the Island of the Gods.  Visiting a …

As the high season steps into full flow in Bali, security officials in the island’s biggest tourism hotspots have been ordered to increase patrols to help keep the public safe. The increased patrols are focused in the Canggu area, though they will be conducted throughout tourism resorts in Badung Regency.  The first of the increased …

The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has told reporters that he is considering introducing a fine for tourists who fail to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The fee, which is charged at IDR 150,000 per person, is mandatory for all international travelers and holidaymakers visiting the province. Acting Governor Jaya …

Bali lovers are worried that they will have to start looking into alternative vacation destinations if provincial leaders go ahead with ideas to raise the newly introduced Bali Tourism Tax Levy to USD 50 per person. Currently, the IDR 150,000 fee (USD 10) is only being paid by around 40% of eligible tourists.  As leaders …

A top official from the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is calling on the public to formally report any and all instances of foreigners behaving badly on the island. The calls come as leaders feel there has been a rise in the number of foreigners on the island, disrespecting …

Political and community leaders in Bali are coming together to find new ways to help protect peace and order on the island. The collaborations are coming into effect as leaders feel there has been another rise in the number of foreigners behaving badly on the island, disrespecting local culture and breaking the law.  It has …

Surf lovers in Bali have just been given a huge travel gift! A new direct flight service between Bali and the incredible surf destination of Sumbawa has just launched and ocean-adoring adventurers are not going to want to miss this opportunity! The low-cost airline Wings Air opened a new direct flight route from Bali to …

Leaders in Bali are calling on the public to end social media vigilantism in order to help preserve the tourism resort’s public image. Calls come as there has been another sharp rise in the amount of viral videos and formal reports of tourists behaving badly in Bali.  Speaking to reporters, the – Deputy Mayor of …

Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press amidst plans to increase the Bali Tourism Tax Levy by over 500%. Political leaders in Bali are calling for the newly introduced tourism tax to be increased to USD 50 per person, but Minister Uno feels the island’s credibility would hang in the …

Leaders in Bali have issued fresh statements regarding discussions to increase the Bali Tourism Tax Levy by over 500%. The IDR 150,000 fee was introduced in February 2024, but some leaders and tourism business owners feel that the fee needs to be dramatically increased in order to ward off unruly tourists.  The Head of the …