Over the last 2 years, beach cleaning robots have been trialed in some of Bali’s top resorts by major hotel brands. Now local leaders are sharing their hopes that these high-tech hoovers could help change the way in which the island’s most popular beaches are maintained. The Deputy Regent of Badung, Alit Sucipta, has this …
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A top luxury hotel resort in Bali experienced a major fire over the weekend. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, located just north of Canggu, has been undertaking major new expansion work, much of which has been destroyed by the fire. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort is one of Tabanan Regency’s most impressive 5-star hotels. Built …
Bali Police have confirmed the successful arrest of two men in connection with a shooting in Canggu on Saturday night. The confirmation of the arrest was announced by Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, in Jembrana, Bali on 17th June 2025. The confirmation of the arrest of two men in connection with a …
Bali Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway following the shooting of two Australian nationals in Canggu on Saturday 14th June. Police issued updated statements on Monday afternoon to clarify that no arrests have been made, despite a ‘miscommunication’ that suggested a suspect had been apprehended by the authorities. Bali Police have issued updated …
Bali may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and one of the most beautiful, too, but scratch beneath the surface, and holidaymakers quickly see that the island needs some drastic changes. Many people in Bali hope that tourism can be a force for good, especially when big tourism businesses invest …
Leaders in Bali’s Canggu have committed to making the neighborhood feel more neat and tidy. Over the last ten years, Canggu has undergone a massive surge of development, which has meant that some infrastructural elements of the community have become messy. You’ve guessed it—we’re talking about the cable situation. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi …
Bali’s Canggu is welcoming the launch of a new luxury hotel in Batu Bolong. Regent Bali Canggu is now open and is the first Regent Hotels & Resorts to open in Indonesia since IHG Hotels and Resorts acquired the brand back in 2018. The much-anticipated opening of Regent Bali Canggu is welcome news to luxury-loving …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is under threat of temporary closure notices. The Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has requested that Finns Beach Club be temporarily closed until it has completed its permit and license processes in full. Speaking to the media the Chairman of Commission I of the Bali DPRD, I …
Controversy continues at Bali’s Atlas Super Club after the venue was found to have used religious imagery of the Hindu god Lord Shiva as the background of a DJ set last weekend. Though the image appeared on the giant screens for one minute before being removed, and despite a public apology from the venue, top …
One of Bali’s most popular nightlife venues is under investigation by local authorities after reports that a visual display that set the stage behind a DJ set featured imagery of a Hindu deity. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with many local Balinese Hindus shocked that religious iconography would be used during a …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that it will be constructing a new road in Canggu to help alleviate some of the tourism traffic congestion that the popular beach resort has become synonymous with. Speaking to reporters, the Acting Regional Secretary of Badung, Ida Bagus Surya Suamba, explained, “In 2025, a feasibility study will be …
Leaders in Bali’s uber-popular vacation resort of Canggu have come together this week to discuss the biggest issue the community is facing: traffic. Canggu’s traffic problem seems to be going from bad to worse and has become something of a laughing stock with both locals and international residents. It’s a kind of ‘if you don’t …