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After a tricky few years, tourism in Bali is thriving once again. Despite lockdown and international travel restrictions, construction on dozens of new hotels, resorts, and apartment complexes continued and will be ready for the return of travelers this year and into 2023.  Bali has long been the destination of choice for travelers seeking uncompromised …

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Bali’s Benoa Harbour is undergoing a massive redevelopment to enable the island to welcome bigger cruise ships into the dock. Bali has welcomed two international luxury cruises into Benoa Harbour this week, and the area looks busier than it has done in over two years.  Both vessels docked in Benoa Harbour early on Thursday, 3rd …

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Bali has been named one of the most popular travel destinations on social media in 2022. The Island of the Gods has ranked as the fifth most trending travel destination this year, with data from across social media platforms all taken into account. Bali has long been one of the most iconic destinations for travel …

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Undisan Tourism Village in Bangli Regency in Bali is celebrating a significant win at the National Tourism Awards. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiagao Uno, launched the Indonesian Tourism Village Awards earlier in the year. This week the winners have been announced, and Undisan Tourism Village has been awarded an impressive third place …

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The Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies has formally partnered with Airbnb. The new partnership with Wonderful Indonesia and Airbnb is called ‘Live And Work Anywhere Bali’. The aim is to promote the Island of the Gods to digital nomads and remote workers by improving awareness of the B211a socio-cultural visa.  The B211a socio-cultural …

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An American tourist in Bali had to be rescued and evacuated from Aling-Aling Waterfall on Wednesday, 2nd November. Despite calls from fellow tourists visiting the waterfall not to try and climb the dangerous rock face, the tourist persisted and ended up with serious injuries.  The 22-year-old traveler, known only by his initials DJS, was exploring …

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Police in Bali have successfully arrested and charged two thieves who had been targeting foreigners. The two robbers were caught red-handed by Badung Police in the northern Kuta area. The two thieves had been running a slick operation until that point, using a moped as a quick getaway vehicle.  The duo had been the source …

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Bali is set to smash tourism targets by the end of the year. With the latest figures announced by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali Province, it is clear that Bali will not only hit but surpass tourism targets set earlier in the year.  The Head of BPS Bali Province, Hanif Yahya, told reporters …

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A Russian tourist in Bali was fatally electrocuted on Tuesday, 1st November. The man, known by his initials KR, was 31 years old. He died at Warung Suzuke on Balangan Beach in South Bali. Despite extensive efforts to resuscitate him, police confirmed his death shortly after they arrived on the scene. KR was believed to …

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Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Airlines, has resumed its service from Tokyo to Bali. This is the latest in a succession of flight resumptions in recent weeks, another positive sign that Bali is not slowing down in its recovery from the pandemic.  A flight carrying 150 passengers departed from Narita International Airport on Wednesday, 2nd November, …

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It has been just a week since Indonesia announced the impending launch of the second home visa. The visa entitles those with over $130,000 in the bank to apply for a 5 or 10-year temporary residency. Yet there are already concerns being raised by local people in Bali and by government ministers that the new …

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Local community groups in Bali are making their voices heard over concerns that the new Mengwi-Gilimanuk Toll Road will devastate rural livelihoods. Groups like the People’s Struggle Democratic Front are speaking up as construction of the new toll road is now well underway. Despite raising their concerns during consultation, the building of the new transportation …

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