An Australian has captured the disrepair of a deteriorating Kuta Bali hotel in a video that is making its rounds on social media.  Jack Ahearn from Perth, West Australia who has been staying in Bali since the pandemic began recorded the video after seeing the hotel fall into disrepair allegedly over the course of weeks.  …

The Bali Hotels Association has clarified a video that made its rounds on social media saying that the hotel in fact was in disrepair due to renovations and not because of the pandemic.  According to a Facebook post by Jack Ahern he captioned the video “I drive through Kuta most days to go surf. Every …

More signs are pointing towards Bali reopening for international tourism as Indonesian authorities inspected a Bali hospital to ensure it was ready to receive tourists if needed. Authorities from the Ministry of Foreign affairs and the Ministry of Health visited Sanglah Public Hospital in Denpasar on Friday Nov 13th 2020 to ensure the safety of …

The Indonesian government has announced that the Bali tourism industry will receive US $78.5 million (IDR 1,1 trillion) in stimulus funding to help survive the pandemic and prepare health protocols for the eventual return of tourism. Bali will receive the largest part of the national stimulus program due to the hard hit tourism sector.  (Image: …

The Military Intelligence Team along with The Military Police have arrested a man after he posed as an army captain to scam a local woman in Bali. 41-year-old, Nur Iksan from Demak, Central Java was arrested in his boarding house in Pemogan, South Denpasar on Wednesday Nov 11th 2020 at around 12:30 pm. According to …

A new bill has been initiated by the Indonesian government to discuss a ban on alcohol could threaten Bali’s tourism and liquor industry. The new bill that will be discussed by the Indonesian House of Representatives would put a big damper on the Bali Government’s vision of promoting Arak (local liquor) to become a well-known …

A car accident in North Bali has claimed the life of one man after the vehicle plunged into a 10 meter deep ravine. The accident happened on Wednesday evening Nov 11th 2020  when a vehicle carrying seven people went off the road in Buleleng, North Bali. (Image: Denpasar Search And Rescue) The car was found …

Fivelements Retreat is welcoming guests with new health and safety protocols in place.  As one of the most popular resorts in the Ubud area, Fivelements Retreat Bali offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience to their beloved guests by surrounding them in wellness and nature. Nestled on the banks of Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat Bali is …

The head of Padangbai Office and Port Authority has announced that the fast boat to Gili Trawangan has reopened for tourists. “The fast boat to Gili Trawangan can be accessed now, but at the beginning of reopening I haven’t seen that many tourists. So we are only operating one fast boat at this time” said …

Four Points by Sheraton Kuta in Bali will be officially reopening on December 1st, 2020 with a great rate for bookings until the end of 2021. The hotel is launching its Four Points Kuta Is Back campaign that offers a sweet deal.   To ensure that guest can relax and enjoy their stay, Four Points by …

An Australian who has been arrested for possession of meth has been operating a plant based hallucinogenic business in Bali for 6 months. Cover Photo: Antara/Ayu Khania Pranisitha Denpasar Police have arrested a 43-year-old Australian, Travis James Mcleod for possession of 0.86 grams of meth on Jalan Beraban Number 70X, North Kuta. After being interrogated, …

To promote the agricultural products from local farmers, Buleleng and the Badung Regional Government have agreed to serve local fruits as welcome fruit in accommodation businesses. Buleleng Regent, Putu Agus Suradnyana said that he wants to improve farmer’s quality of life by helping them promote their produce products in the tourism industry. He communicated his …