The way in which Bali’s tourism management sector is operated could be about to change. As leaders put their heads together to find better ways to create more culturally respectful and sustainable tourism and curb rampant tourism development on the island, some big ideas have been brought to the table. This week saw major tourism …
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Police in Bali are launching an investigation into a British man who hijacked a large truck in the Kerobokan area of Badung Regency and drove to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. He drove through the barriers at the Bali Mandara Toll Road and stopped just at the entrance to the international departures terminal. The …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has issued statements to tourists as the high season gets into full flow. The Acting Governor and tourism leaders on the island are calling on all tourists to make a real effort to respect the local culture and customs of the paradise island. Acting Governor Jaya’s …
Bali lovers have been sharing their outright dismay as footage that has been published online shows construction work underway on the clifftops above Kelingking Beach. The iconic viewpoint, cliffside hiking trail, and white sand beach are the leading tourist attractions on the island of Nusa Penida. Drone footage shows that a round of land clearing …
As the high season gets underway in Bali, the island is preparing for a huge influx of tourists. This weekend, a series of incidents took place across the island in which foreigners behaved in a less-than-culturally respectful and law-abiding way. Leaders across Bali want to enforce existing laws and cultural rules more strictly as the …
As business development and interrelation investment in Bali boom, one small business owner in the tourism sector has spoken to reporters about the impact foreigners operating businesses illegally in the country have been having on his company. The comments come as business leaders and politicians in Bali continue to discuss whether or not the island …
Tourists in Bali must start getting prepared for World Cucumber Day…yes it’s a thing! The iconic gin brand Hendricks will be celebrating World Cucumber Day 2024 in style by using cucumber as currency for a very special happy hour in Bali and beyond. On Friday, 14th June, tourists and Bali based gin enthusiasts can exchange …
Tourists in Bali’s southern coastal resorts are being warned about tidal waves and extreme weather fronts rolling into the area. The news comes as tidal flooding impacted dozens of businesses in the Kuta area on Wednesday 5th June. The extreme waves even impacted the Kuta Beach Task Force Office yesterday morning. High waves reaching over …
The ICON Mall Bali is set to open its doors to the public this week in Sanur. The mall is set to become the biggest mall in Bali. The big launch of the new venue will see some other huge changes happening in Sanur, one of which is the way traffic flows in the area. …
Tourism managers at the UNESCO-protected Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency in Bali have confirmed that tourists will now be able to make use of new electric shuttle buses to explore the area. The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are one of the most well-preserved and famous landscapes in Bali. Aside from the Tegallalang Rice Terraces outside …
The conversation regarding rapid tourism development in Bali has been on everyone’s lips for the past few weeks. As the post-pandemic development boom continues and a new central and provincial government is about to be sworn in, Bali lovers are voicing their visions for what a healthy and prosperous Bali of the future would look …
Tourists in Bali’s Nusa Penida must be aware of noise levels in the area. As complaints grow about access to electricity and the condition of the roads on the island, leaders are sharing their assurances that things are being taken care of. The Acting Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Jendrika, has confirmed that he and …