Tripadvisor has announced that Bali has won the Top Traveler’s Choice Destination In Asia and is ranked number 4 in the world. Tripadvisor made the announcement after comparing the reviews from the 25 most rated tourists destination in 2019. Tripadvisor Brand Ambassador Vice President, Neela Pal said that the list was compiled to help travelers …
13 million tourism workers are unemployed in Indonesia due to the pandemic according to Chief of Presidential Staff, Moeldoko. The number is officially the largest in history surpassing and crisis Indonesia has faced in the past. Hotels, villas, cafes, restaurant are suffering across the country and have shut down since they don’t have enough clients …
7000 tourists and expats have chosed to remain in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of tourists and expats are contributing a large amount of money to the island’s battered tourism sector as they support their favorite restaurants, bars, spas and drivers. Some have taken it a step further and started charities to help …
Grab is hoping to reduce the impact that motor vehicles have on the environment in Bali by offering ‘Grab Wheels’. Bali City Manager Grab Indonesia, Kresno Wibowo along with General Director of Land Transportation, Budi Setiadi were trying Grab Wheels during launching event of Trans Metro Dewata Bus on Monday, Sept 7 2020. Kresno hopes …
Bali now has the highest number of COVID-19 red zone cities in Indonesia. Red zone cities are areas with the highest COVID-19 transmission. According to the Indonesian government, there are 70 cities in Indonesia that are considered ‘red zone’. Bali has increased to a total of 8 red zone cities which is now the highest …
The Bali Governor has said that the fines for not wearing a mask came from the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The announcement came after 3 districts in Bali have stopped enforcing fines. Governor Koster said he will continue to implement and enforce the new fines in Bali and that he was instructed directly from …
Two men have been arrested in Bali after a late night break-in resulted in a phone and motorbike being stolen. Denpasar Police Officers have arrested a 32-year-old and a 21-year-old man after they were caught robbing a house on Jalan Pulau Roon Number 15, Denpasar, early Friday morning (June 26th 2020) at 03.30 LT. Head …
Call us sentimental but today would’ve been the day Bali reopened for international tourism. So many travelers had their hearts set on returning to Bali on September 11th but it just wasn’t meant to be. The COVID-19 pandemic had a different plan for Bali and the rest of the world. With the rising cases of …
Karangasem, Bali Police Chief is ensuring his officers are following protocols by dishing out push-ups for those who are not wearing a mask. The Chief believes his officers need to set an example for the public before they start enforcing the rules to citizens. “I always inspect all of my officers are disciplined enough to …
Badung Regent, I Nyoman Giri Prasta has decided to stop enforcing the IDR 100.000 fine for not wearing masks. The move comes in defiance against the new law the Bali Governor implemented on Monday. Prasta said he plans to use an educational approach rather than hit people with fines. Badung is one of the largest …
105 public transportation buses have been launched in Bali to help reduce congestion and the high number of accidents occurring among young people in the province. The buses will operate 4 corridors in Denpasar, Badung, Tabanan and Gianyar. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster and Director General of Land Transportation, Budi Setiadi. said they hope that …
A fallen tree has killed a minibus driver on Wednesday morning (Sept 9th 2020) 05.00 LT. The front side of the vehicle was crushed where the driver was located. Search and Rescue team (Basarnas) in the Denpasar office got the report an hour after the incident around 05.55 LT and immiadiately sent an evacuation team. …