Tourism businesses in Bali have been given a firm warning from the Bali Provincial Tourism Office to improve standards of cleanliness, health, safety, and environmental sustainability this holiday season. As over one million international arrivals are expected to travel to Bali this month, in addition to hundreds of thousands of domestic tourists, Bali is Indonesia’s …
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Bali’s rainy season only arrived a few weeks ago, but people are already calling it; this monsoon season could be the heaviest and most devastating in recent history. Earlier this week, two tourists were killed by falling trees at Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest, and on Thursday afternoon, roads were turned into river torrents in East …
Bali Immigration has just launched a new cybercrime unit that will be tasked with monitoring the online and digital behavior of tourists in Bali in a bid to crack down on crime and violations of public order. The new Bali Immigration Cyber Unit was formally launched on November 4th, and the Head of the Ngurah …
Bali’s tourism leaders are assuring tourists and drivers that travel chaos will be avoided this festive season. During Christmas and New Year, 2023/4, travel chaos hit Bali’s roads, with traffic jams backing up for miles and tourists forced to abandon their taxi rides and run down the Bali Mandara Toll Road with their luggage in …
Bali’s bucket list activities are extensive, from visiting temples to island hopping to attending a water blessing ceremony to taking a surf lesson. There are so many activities to add to the itinerary. One of the island’s most popular activities and day trips is snorkeling and diving. Home to a resident population of manta rays …
The world-famous Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest will remain closed on 12th December for a cleansing ceremony following the death of two tourists on Tuesday 10th December. After the ceremony is completed, the attraction will remain closed until further notice. The two tourists were crushed by a falling tree during high winds on Tuesday afternoon, a …
As the rainy season pours down over Bali, the annual conversation about dengue fever hits headlines once again. The Bali Provincial Government issued statements regarding dengue fever risks on the island after the Australian Government published updates. The Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters that tourists should not reconsider …
It is that time of year again! For Bali lovers who return to the island year after year, you’ll know all too well what we are talking about; for first-time visitors to the island, it’s time to brace yourself. It’s plastic tide season, and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know to …
Two tourists have been killed by a falling tree in Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali. The two tourists, one from France and one from South Korea were crushed as a tree fell over a walking path in the middle of the forest. A third tourist has also been taken to hospital for treatment for …
Bali’s coastline is shrinking, and Bali’s rice paddies and agricultural landscapes are shrinking, too. As these irreversible changes become more apparent, academics, political figures, and community leaders are calling for better management of the landscape. Speaking to reporters, Dr. Hayati Sari Hasibuan, ST, MT, a lecturer at the School of Environmental Sciences at the University …
The rapid rate of development across Bali has been a huge topic of conversation in 2024. With a moratorium due to come into effect that will ban the development of new tourist accommodations in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts, local residents are speaking up about the impact development is having on the cost of living, and …
Following the soft opening in June 2204, ICON Bali Mall will celebrate its grand opening with a seven-day festival from December 9th to 15th. Featuring exclusive offers, live entertainment, and incredible cultural performances, ICON Mall Bali is inviting locals and tourists to come and celebrate the big occasion. Bradned as the most beautiful mall in …