Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
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With the World Water Forum officially kicking off in Nusa Dua on Saturday, 18th May, one top Bali attraction will be closed for four days to allow delegations and VIP guests undisturbed access. The iconic GWK Cultural Park closed its doors on the evening of 16th May and will not reopen until the 20th May. …
The World Water Forum will kick off in Nusa Dua on May 18th, with heads of state and delegations from over 175 countries arriving in Bali to discuss water and other topics. While leaders have assured tourists that they will be unaffected by the huge international event, some resorts are fully booked, meaning last-minute travelers …
A top tourism expert and economic advisor has spoken out about the need to radically change the way in which tourism in Bali is managed at an island wide, provincial level. Viraguna Bagus Oka has spoken to reporters about his vision for a management system that would ensure spatial planning, business development, and social development …
Indonesia confirmed that Elon Musk’s Starlink will launch in the country on the 19th of May. The news comes as Indonesia commits to levelling up connectivity infrastructure nationwide and is great news for digital nomads, remote workers and tech entrepreneurs using Bali as a base for their projects. In a press statement the Minister for …
One of Bali’s most famous hotels is celebrating becoming Indonesia’s first Global Sustainable Tourism Council Certified Hotel. The Apurva Kempinski Bali, in Nusa Dua, is one of the island’s most iconic hotels, and it is known to have hosted everyone from heads of state to major celebrities. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council has created a …
The latest travel data shows that Bali is soaring in popularity with tourists from Europe. The Island of the Gods has long been the vacation destination of choice for Australian tourists, and this year it seems Bali is topping the charts with tourists from Europe too. With international flights to Bali more accessible than ever …
Bali lovers have had mixed responses to a new listing on Google Maps. The booming tourism resort of Canggu has been given a new listing as “New Moscow” on the app, sparking outrage from locals and tourists alike. Although the new listing is unofficial and has not replaced or removed any of the official listings …
News that a drug lab has been uncovered in Bali’s Canggu has rocked the tourism island. Four people have been arrested, including three foreign nationals, in connection with the narcotics production facility raided by the Bali Police and National Narcotics Agency, as confirmed by the authorities in a press conference on Monday, the 13th of …
Bali has been named one of the top wedding destinations in the world in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Bounce, the Island of the Gods remains as dreamy as ever for couples wishing to tie the knot in paradise. Narrowly missing out on the top spot to Lake Como in Tuscany, Italy, Bali …
Bali’s beach club scene is pumping! With some of the world’s finest beach clubs all at home on the Island of the Gods, lovers of all things luxury with a mission to party like there is no tomorrow, Bali is absolutely the place to be. Touted as the best beachfront beach club in Bali, White …
Bali is one of the world’s leading digital nomad hubs. With thousands of remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creatives heading to the island every year seeking the perfect work-life balance, Bali has been gifted a new nickname: Silicon Bali. It seems like Silicon Valley is moving ever closer to Silicon Bali, with Apple announcing that it …