E-Sports athletes and gamers from around the world are preparing to travel to Bali ahead of the 2022 International Esports Federation World Championships. The biggest event in the e-sports world will kick off on the 27th of November and continue through to the 9th of December. Players can win a whopping half a million dollars, …
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As a destination, Bali proudly boasts something for everyone. While the resort island has become famous for beachside holidays, spiritual self-development, and natural beauty, there is an untapped tourism market that locals are keen to bring to the fore. Sport tourism in Bali is emerging as a growing market on the island. Sports tourism is …
Regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time, Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao has put his name to Bali’s latest sports bar development. Originally from the Philippines, the highly decorated sportsman has signed a deal with the Dynasty Group to open the Pacman Sports Bar and Lounge on the Island of the Gods. Pacquiao, …
The director of Seminyak’s newest tourist sports bar has been arrested for soliciting gambling on his premises. Michael Jerome Le Grand, 47, who is thought to be a long-time resident in Bali, was arrested on Saturday 29th June. Following days of questioning and investigation, police in Bali have released details of the arrest to local …
While planning all the details of a dream itinerary may feel like the most important part of a trip to Bali, in reality, it’s a little duller… but all the more serious. Immigration is a big deal for tourists traveling to Bali or anywhere in Indonesia, and this week Indonesia’s Immigration has issued important updates …
Bali may be the number one travel destination in the world in 2026 according to TripAdvisor, but the island is hitting headlines increasingly regularly for good and bad reasons. Bali’s issues with traffic and trash are becoming increasingly concerning for both local residents and tourists, and have holidaymakers asking, ” Will these problems impact my …
Tourists traveling to Bali quite rightly want to be off the plane and into their accommodation as quickly as possible. Here at The Bali Sun, we are all too aware that over the peak travel season, encountering queues at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is an all too common occurrence, which is why …
Bali Immigration is working around the clock to crack down on foreigners breaking immigration law. Bali welcomes more than 7 million international tourists each year, and while the vast majority of visits honor the laws of the land, an increasing number of individuals are being caught breaking immigration law in big and seemingly small ways. …
Running is having a moment in Bali…and in fact all over Indonesia. Bali cannot get enough of running right now, and the Provincial Government is hopping on the trend and is organising a series of special run fun events to celebrate 100 Years of Bali Tourism. The first in a series of run events will kick …
Bali is officially a sporty place. As an island best known for sun, sea, and sand, the holiday hotspot is really making a name for itself in the world of sports and fitness. From run clubs to the Canggu gym boom, through to the airy yoga studios of Ubud and the world-class surf hub of …
Dealing with Indonesian immigration is becoming increasingly digitalized and straightforward. For most tourists, the only interaction they need to have with immigration is to apply online for the eVisa on Arrival and pass through the autogates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International upon arrival and departure. For those who need to stay longer or plan …
It has taken less than one week for Bali’s new Dharma Dewata Immigration Task Force to start deporting foreigners. The new task force has been created to conduct surveillance and monitoring on the activities of foreigners, including tourists, in Bali’s most popular destinations. The team has confirmed that they have successfully detained a Ukrainian national …