The idea of introducing flying taxis to the island of Bali has been hanging in the airwaves for a number of years. Although the notion of flying taxis seems futuristic to many, the implementation of this new form of transport could be closer than first thought. The first flying taxis in Bali could be introduced …
Bali is on a mission to encourage tourists to connect to the island’s cultural heritage in more meaningful ways. With tourism the most significant economic driver on the island, leaders are keen to ensure that the presence of tourism in the province helps preserve, conserve, and promote the region’s truly unique culture. For tourists, this …
Bali has just inaugurated a new tsunami warning system. The new safety installation comes after years of Bali being dangerously underserved by its tsunami warning systems. The new InaTEWS Bali building is part of a national Indonesian Disaster Resilience Initiative Project (IDRIP) by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. Bali’s Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri …
Bali is set to welcome the official opening of the long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub in just a matter of months. As Benoa’s tourism resort prepares to celebrate the launch of this new chapter, leaders are sharing their vision for the future of marine tourism in the province. In 2025 and beyond, luxury cruise tourism …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali this high season should include a visit to the magnificent Gunung Paying Beach on their itinerary. Located at the very south of the Bukit Peninsula, the cliff-backed Gunung Paying Beach is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and for good reason. Local tourism leader Ni Luh Hepi Wiradani told reporters that …
As leaders in Bali are cracking down on the number of illegally operating tourist villas, there are a number of reasons why savvy tourists are going against the grain and returning to staying in top hotels across the island. Over the last few years, there has been a surge in demand for private luxury vacation villas …
A new direct flight service set to operate between Bali and Australia will change the way tourists from New South Wales go on vacation. For the first time ever, starting in October 2025, Newcastle Airport will operate year-round international flights, and Bali is the number one destination. Low-cost and Australian favorite airline Jetstar launched its …
Bali Police have confirmed that they have uncovered, arrested, and detained 38 people in connection with an organized cybercrime gang in towns across the island. Police suspect the cybercrime gang has been in operation since November 2023 and has been targeting US citizens. The scam, referred to as the Love Scam, or the Love Scam …
Tourists planning to travel through Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport over the next 48 hours are advised to check in with their airlines before departure. On Tuesday, June 17th, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in the Flores Islands erupted, sending an ash cloud 11km into the air. This triggered the authorities to implement the …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has announced her vision to connect Indonesia’s tourism industry with the world. Bali, as Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, is perhaps one of the most famous travel hotspots in the world, but now Minister Wardhana wants the island to be the gateway to the archipelago. Speaking at the Bali …
Bali Police have confirmed the successful arrest of two men in connection with a shooting in Canggu on Saturday night. The confirmation of the arrest was announced by Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, in Jembrana, Bali on 17th June 2025. The confirmation of the arrest of two men in connection with a …
Tourists looking for cultural immersion in Bali during this high season should make a trip to the north of the island. From June 24th to 27th, tourists are invited to enjoy LovFest, the biggest festival event of the year, in the popular coastal retreat of Lovina. The Buleleng Tourism Office is preparing to host the …