Travel and tourism development trends in Bali are constantly in flux. Every year, new tourism developments emerge across the island. Whereas once upon a time Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, followed by Ubud were the core vacation destinations, over the last 7 years Canggu and Uluwatu have blossomed into fully fledged tourism resorts, leaving developers looking …

BaliSpirit Festival officially opens its gates on 7th May 2025. The opening party is set for Wednesday evening, and lovers of art, culture, movement, dance, wellness, and yoga will gather at Ubud’s The Yoga Barn to celebrate the 16th edition of this world-renowned festival.  The theme for the 16th edition of the BaliSpirit Festival is …

Balinese culture is heading to the global stage as Bali’s Governor Koster formally opens a new Balinese Hindu temple in Steenwijkerland City in the Netherlands. There is a large Indonesian community in the Netherlands, many of whom have Balinese heritage. The new temple symbolizes cooperation between the two regions, and there are hopes that it …

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been ranked amongst the world’s best airports. The province’s only international airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport, with Soekarno-Hatta International in Jakarta receiving only marginally more flights every year.  Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been listed amongst the winners at the Skytrax World Airport …

The world is changing at a more rapid pace than ever. As travel trends change, it can be hard for tourists to keep up with what’s hot and what’s not. But do you want to know what’s always going to be on trend? Travelling sustainably in Bali. As Bali moves to promote more sustainability in the …

The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued high wave warnings across Bali’s most popular coastal resorts over the next three days. High waves are forecast until 8th May 2025, and tourists are urged to exercise extreme caution when entering the ocean. In a written statement Cahyo Nugroho, the Head of the Bali Meteorology, …

Have you heard of Buleleng Regency? Bali is divided into nine regencies, each with its own unique cultural heritage and natural wonders for tourists to explore. Buleleng Regency spans almost all of the northwestern part of Bali and is an unmissable destination for tourists looking to get off the beaten path.  Teams at the Buleleng …

Police in Bali have confirmed they have conducted a huge raid on illegal motorcycle drivers. Bali Police have seized 56 motorcycles from drivers who have illegally modified their vehicles, been found to be street racing, driving without a license or insurance, and breaking the rules of the road. Police have seized vehicles from both locals …

Bali Police have been praised for their quick response in helping tourists who were the victims of a robbery in a tourism hotspot. The team at South Denpasar Police Stations was thanked after helping a 35-year-old Slovenian tourist whose bag was stolen as she enjoyed dinner at a street food stall in the island’s capital.  …

On Friday, May 2nd, Bali experienced an unplanned province-wide blackout. While power was restored across the island within 24 hours, with over 50% of the island reconnected within 2.5 hours, the incident has left locals and tourists shaken. It has proven to be a wake-up call for tourists to be a little more prepared for …

For decades, Australian tourists have been the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, and the trend is slowing. Although travel trends have started to show a growing interest from Australian tourists in traveling to Japan, Bali remains the most popular destination.  The latest travel figures from Bali International Airport show that between January to March …

Travel trends in Bali always lure tourists to new frontiers, to fresher, less crowded destinations where it’s easy to connect with nature, culture, and the Balinese community. Some of Bali’s classic tourist destinations are considered unmissable for good reason. There are seven classic destinations in Bali that all tourists should visit before they start chasing …