As the New Year is officially in motion, Bali Airport is looking into the next 12 months and filling in the flight schedule. The Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies Sandiaga Uno says at least three new international routes will be added in 2024.  Speaking to reporters Minister Uno revealed that it is about to …

A new international shopping center will open its doors in 2026. The Grand Outlet Bali will be part of the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone on Serangan Island, which sits just off the coast of Denpasar.  PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), which manages the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone, has just signed a collaboration …

For anyone interested in travel trends, Bali is one of the top global destinations to watch. The Island of the Gods is always ahead of the curve when it comes to emerging travel trends, and 2024 is set to be no exception.  Travel experts are predicting that educational tourism will be a big trend in …

Bali lovers are always on the lookout for the next hidden gem or trending destination on the island. It looks like a top contender is already in the mix for 2024, and that is none other than Gunung Payung Beach in Kutuh Village.  Tucked away on the southeastern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, Gunung Payung …

As an island, Bali is home to a wealth of art and culture. For most tourists, a two-week vacation gives enough time for rest, relaxation, a touch of adventure, a few good parties, and a little introduction to the cultural wonders of the island. For those looking for a deeper dive, there is a very …

Bali Police are calling on the public to ensure that they report crimes and issues of public disturbance to the authorities before posting online. As social media has become the first port of call when disaster strikes, police want to readdress the balance.  Speaking to the press, the Bali Police are calling on tourists and …

As yet another video of tourists dressed in swimwear in a location other than the poolside or beach goes viral in Bali, tourists are divided about what is and isn’t acceptable vacation attire.  A video of two women dressed in bikinis in a supermarket in Seminyak has been posted on the Facebook group Bali Bogans. …

In 2024, Bali’s Ubud is set to become a world gastronomic centre for tourism. This new status will see culinary tourism evolve to even greater heights as the arts and culture capital of Ubud expands its offering even further.  Leaders in Ubud are partnering with the United Nations World Tourism Organization to develop the town …

Bali lovers have been left reeling as prices rise across the island. For decades Bali has been considered one of the world’s most affordable travel destinations but it seems like all that is changing, fast. In a post shared on the Facebook group Bali Bogans, a page dedicated to Bali lovers from Australia, one traveler …

Tourists heading to Bali’s popular beach resort of Kuta are urged to keep their wits about them as there has been a rise in crime in the area. Reports of theft and muggings have increased in the last two weeks.  Police have reported that an Indian tourist was mugged on Jalan Tegal Wangi in Kuta …

As a tourist destination, Bali is a welcome and friendly place to explore. Indonesia is a country steeped in cultural heritage and, although liberal in many ways, also has some very conservative legislative policies in place.  As a vacation destination, Bali is very accommodating to tourists. Much of what is asked in return for having …

Bali’s leading tourism stakeholders are calling on the government to create radical new solutions to the island’s traffic woes. From flyovers to underpasses and more shortcut routes, tourism leaders want to see urgent action on the problem.  Speaking to reporters about tourism and the year ahead in Bali, leaders in the sector are adamant that …