A new chapter for wellness travel and tourism is on the horizon in Bali. As the island gears up to welcome the new Bali International Hospital and the official transformation of Sanur into a medical and wellness travel hub, wellness offerings are about to become even more innovative and exciting in Bali. Bali is also …

Following a brawl at the arrival pick-up area outside I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday, 27th October, airport management has swiftly implemented a series of solutions to prevent such an incident from happening again. The management team at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has apologized to anyone who observed or was …

Bali’s capital city, Denpasar, is an area of the island seldom visited by most holidaymakers. With the allures to the shorelines of Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu and the tropical vistas that surround Ubud, it’s easy to see why tourists would opt to overlook an urban environment when a natural paradise lays just outside. Yet, when …

The Head of the Bali Tourism Office wants to find new ways to help prevent tourists from dodging the mandatory Bali Tourism Tax Levy. Introduced back in February this year, most recent figures suggest that upwards of 60% of all international arrivals have been failing to pay their way.  Over the last few months, leaders …

Bali is home to an exceptional food and dining scene. Proudly establishing itself as a leader in the food scene within Asia and around the world, restaurants in Bali are giving their competitors in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Singapore a run for their money.  Something that sets Bali apart is that the tourism hubs, home to …

Indonesia swore in a new government last week, and this week, candidates seeking to become Bali’s next governor are hitting the campaign trail hard. Wayan Koster, who has already served a term as governor, is one of the main candidates for the governor’s elections on November 27th.  If successful, Wayan Koster will take up a …

The end of October is upon us, and Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. New Year’s Eve is a big deal in Bali. The island’s biggest entertainment venues pull out all the stops and book incredible headliners to call the new year in. In Ubud, this is no exception. In a …

Bali’s most famous rice terraces are launching a new laser light show that is already dazzling tourists. The show, which is in its train phase until the 1st of December, is free for tourists to enjoy. Pending good feedback, it could become a regular feature of the scheduled events.  The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice …

As conversation in Bali continues to intensify regarding the future of tourism on the island, one group of farmers, tourism specialists, and community builders have come together to create a rice-growing revolution and demonstrate that impactful travel experiences can go above and beyond tick-box sustainability goals.  Astungkara Way is a regenerative tourism initiative and farm …

Travel trends in Bali change and evolve quicker than anyone can keep up with. As one of the world’s most rapidly growing travel markets, some of the biggest travel trends the internet has ever seen have been born in Bali. One travel trend that seems to show no sign of slowing down in popularity is …

The world’s favorite yoga festival will return in 2025, and super early bird tickets are already on sale. BaliSpirit Festival, a four-day celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing in the heart of Bali’s Ubud, will return in May 2025, bigger and better than ever. Celebrating its 16th year in 2025, the BaliSpirit Festival will …

Bali’s new autogates have been fully operational for just under a month. The new autogates installed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport are helping reduce queue times for both domestic travelers and international tourists. Although autogates are now widely used in airports around the world, many travelers are yet to use the technology, …