Bali Immigration has released updated figures for deportations and refusals of entry to Indonesia. The stats make for interesting reading and can help Bali tourists stay on the right side of the law by not making the same mistakes as fellow travelers. While many deportations have been carried out on foreigners who have carried out …
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Top officials in Bali have spoken out about their commitment to improving aviation safety after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed on Friday, 17th July. While none of the passengers were injured in the incident, the situation has prompted leaders to revisit aviation safety policies and identify areas for improvement. …
Hotel owners, guests, and the community of Padangbai have been left reeling after a fire broke out at the Padangbai Beach Inn Hotel late on Sunday, July 21st. The fire is believed to have started around 11.30 pm local time, and while there are no reported injuries, the hotel and neighboring restaurant have been decimated …
World-renowned hotel group Mandarin Oriental is set to open a new resort on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula in 2027. The revised plans show that the group is working on creating a resort and private residence that will be home to 110 rooms, suites, and villas. The initial project was tabled a decade ago, and Mandarin Oriental …
Over the last 18 months, tourism leaders in Indonesia have been working on ways better to connect West Bali and East Java as travel destinations. With far fewer tourists visiting West Bali and East Java than South Bali, but home to incredible culture and natural wonders, leaders want to make it easier for international and …
Following the horror helicopter crash on Friday, 19th July, one of the passengers aboard the flight has shared his experience with the media. Australian tourist, 49-year-old Chris Marrot-Castellat, was aboard a sightseeing flight over the Bukit Peninsula when the aircraft became tangled in kite strings. The incident took place just minutes after the helicopter took …
The Regent of Badung, Nyoman Giri Prasta, has confirmed his plans to create a sea toll route that will connect I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with Bali’s hottest beach resorts like Canggu. The ‘sea toll’, as he is referring to the project, is part of the tramway project proposed by leaders in the region. …
Leaders in Bali are calling on the government to help subsidize flight tickets for international tourists, making a vacation on the islands more affordable. The news comes as Ministers have confirmed they are introducing new policies to reduce the rising costs airlines face for touching down in the country. Speaking to a reporter, the Deputy …
The food scene in Bali is always changing and growing. The coastal resort of Canggu welcomes a new enterprise almost every week, and a newbie on the scene is bringing Italian flair to the Indonesian island. Gastronomic legend Gabriel Fratini, who has over 50 years of culinary expertise behind him, has opened a new Gastrobar …
A helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over the Bukit Peninsula in Bali crashed near Suluban Beach on Friday afternoon. Shocking footage shows the helicopter lodged between the cliffs close to Suluban Beach and the pilot and four passengers scrambling to free themselves from the wreckage. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, and …
Bali’s leaders have confirmed that they hope the new Bali Urban Rail Metro Line will be completed by 2028. With much work to do in the next four years, leaders are working behind the scenes to keep pushing for progress on this long-awaited project. The Badung Regional Secretary, I Wayan Adi Arnawa, told reporters that …
A 17-year-old tourist from China remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling on the Kelingking Beach Cliff Trail. The treacherous hiking paths are considered to be the most dangerous in all of Bali Province, and despite warnings from leaders, guides, and the local community, tourists still attempt the cliffside traverse. The Nusa Penida …