Virgin Australia has announced that it has suspended flights on its direct Adelaide-Bali route as a result of a delay in the delivery of ten new Boeing Max aircraft. While it is still possible to fly from Adelaide to Bali with Virgin Australia, travel time has now increased to a whopping 14 hours. Bali lovers …
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Over the last two years Bali has been battling against a small but growing minority of unruly culturally disrespectful and in some cases criminally inclined tourists visiting the island. Some would argue this is an issue that has been going on for decades. But could the Island of the Gods learn a thing or two …
Australian tourists who are due to visit Bali in the coming weeks have even been issued a warning by Smartraveler, the Australian government travel advice bureau. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali. According to advice issued by the Australian Government on 5th February, tourists should be mindful of public displays of …
Every year, Indonesia’s Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies sets tourism targets for the 12 months ahead. This year, Bali was tasked with welcoming 4.5 million international tourists, and with a little under three months to go, it looks like Bali will not only meet but surpass its targets. The cumulative number of foreign visitors …
Snorkeling, scuba diving, and free diving are some of the most popular activities for tourists in Bali. With so many destinations to choose from for incredible underwater experiences, tourists are spoiled for choice. One destination in particular is booming in popularity as it is home to an abundance of marine life. In order to protect …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies has celebrated the Indonesian Village Tourism Awards 2023. Of course, Bali provided a number of winners. As the country’s flagship tourism destination, Bali often paves the way for tourism trends around the country. The Indonesian Village Tourism Awards were designed to help drive the tourism economy across the …
Everyone wants to be frivolous and fancy-free on vacation. A little bit of fun in the sun is the very least we all deserve. But recent tragedies in Bali have shown that in order to have the vacation of a lifetime, a few non-negotiable must be put in place first. Travel and health insurance are …
Tour operators in Bali are advising travelers to plan their day trips ahead of time this high season. Fast boat providers who offer transfer services from the main island of Bali to Nusa Penida and the Gili Islands are reminding travelers that there are only limited seats available on the boats every day. The province …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has reviewed the country’s tourism data for 2022. He proudly announced that Indonesia has smashed tourism targets set earlier this year. It was confirmed earlier this month that Bali had already beaten their provincial tourism targets by the end of November. As Minister Uno looks …
Authorities from the Immigration Office have deported three foreign nationals who have been caught for violating prevention protocols during emergency partial lockdown in Bali. The Head of Bali Law and Human Rights Minister, Jamaruli Manihuruk confirmed that three expats who have been identified as Murray Ross from Ireland, “Z”from Russida, and Ayala Aileen from America …
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 …
Bali police have arrested a 25-year-old man concerning the theft of a mobile phone. The device belongs to a 21-year-old Australian school teacher on holiday on the island. According to North Kuta Police, this was another incident of a phone snatching at the back of a moped. The Badung Police Chief, AKBP Leo Dedy Defretes, …