The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued statements to the press, specifically calling on Russian and Ukrainian tourists and long-stay visitors in Bali to respect local culture. His statements come as two Ukrainian men and one Russian man have been arrested in connection with running a drugs lab in Canggu, and a …

A new date has been set for the grand opening of the new ICON Bali shopping mall in Sanur. The mall, said to be the biggest in Southeast Asia, was initially set to open in March and again in May, but a new date has been set for June.  ICON Bali Mall, as a retail …

Elon Musk has officially launched Starlink in Indonesia. The tech entrepreneur has been in Bali for the World Water Conference and was joined by Indonesian government ministers to launch the internet service on the Island of the Gods.  Indonesia is an archipelago state with over 17,000 islands, around 6,000 of which are inhabited. Starlink is …

Top officials in Bali are calling for the province to be granted special autonomous zone status for tourism so that leaders can manage the island differently. Leaders want to have greater political and administrative authority to manage the island in a way that is environmentally sustainable, economically prosperous, and beneficial to local people.  The start …

The World Water Forum is being hosted in Bali until the 25th May. With world leaders and climate experts all gathered to discuss the world’s relationship with water, Indonesia has confirmed that it is doubling down on its commitment to the blue economy. A mission that will bring benefits to both local people and tourists.  …

The World Water Forum is well underway in Bali, and water specialists, climate and environmental experts, and world leaders have all gathered to discuss “Shared Water Prosperity for All.” Indonesian leaders have confirmed that they have established a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates to create a mangrove research station on the island.  The …

Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May.  Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …

With the 10th World Water Forum kicking off in Bali and tens of thousands of delegates arriving on the Island of the Gods to discuss the topic of Shared Water Prosperity for All, there has been no better time to explore all the aquatic adventures tourists can enjoy while on vacation.  From sacred water rituals …

The Bali Tourism Office is facilitating the creation of a new coffee plantation and agrotourism initiative in Buleleng Regency in North Bali. The project, located closed to Munduk, will give tourists seeking an off path experience in nature the chance to connect with Bali’s thriving coffee culture and rarely visited villages. The Head of the …

The latest travel data for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been revealed. The figures show that the number of arrivals continues to rise, and with the high seasons just around the corner, Bali hopes that 2024 will be the year that travel numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels.  Data for April 2024 reveals that …

With the World Water Forum officially kicking off in Nusa Dua on Saturday, 18th May, one top Bali attraction will be closed for four days to allow delegations and VIP guests undisturbed access. The iconic GWK Cultural Park closed its doors on the evening of 16th May and will not reopen until the 20th May. …

On the 8th May, news that Canggu had been listed on GoogleMaps as ‘New Mockba’ or ‘New Moscow’ sparked a fierce backlash online. The conversation became so intense that top Bali officials and Indonesian government ministers have had to speak out on the situation.  As the debate continues, more news has been reported that two …