Police in Bali have disclosed the details of the sheer volume of reports they are receiving about the behavior of some tourists on the island. The news comes as officials on the Island of the Gods are cracking down on lawless and disrespectful behavior by foreigners on holiday. Speaking at a press conference in Denpasar, …
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One of Bali’s most popular temples has launched a new activity for visitors. Uluwatu Temple is one of the most famous temples on the island and is popular with tourists who want to admire the stunning view of the Indian Ocean and also interact with wild monkeys. There are dozens of opportunities to observe wild …
Bali is preparing to host the International Tourism Investment Forum conference at the end of July. The event is designed for tourism stakeholders to come together to talk about how, when, where, and why investment should be utilized in the tourism sector. While the conference itself might not bring immediate excitement to holidaymakers, the outcomes …
Bali has been experiencing a barrage of unseasonable heavy rains over the last few weeks. The shock weather front has caused hundreds of millions of rupiahs worth of damage across the island. One particularly famous temple in Bali, which is also super popular with tourists, has experienced significant damage. Uluwatu Temple is one of the …
Bali’s Search and Rescue teams have been called out to rescue tourists once again from what is fast becoming the province’s most dangerous beach. Emergency rescue teams were called to save the life of a British tourist in Nusa Penida on Wednesday 12th, July. Kelingking Beach is easily the most recognizable vista in Bali. The …
The Indonesian Tourism Minster has announced new data that revealed that Bali has already surpassed targets for 2023. Minister Uno has also revealed how much the average tourist is spending during their stay on the island. Overall, he’s pleased with the progress, and data shows that tourists are happy with Bali too. Bali had targeted …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, has launched an incredible social media competition that will give three lucky winners the trip of a lifetime to Bali. The concept of the competition is getting international travelers to dream about the Island of the Gods. The premise of the competition launched by Wonderful Indonesia is incredibly simple. …
Immigration officials in Bali have released formal statements regarded alleged extortion by three border control officers. An Australian tourist has told the media that she was forced to pay USD 1000 upon arrival in Bali on account of superficial damage to her passport. The story has been doing the rounds on social media for a …
It is undeniable that Bali has an issue with traffic congestion. In fact, just this week, officials from Bali Airport have called on tourists to leave extra time when planning their routes to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International to account for traffic jams. Now Governor Wayan Koster has shed some light on potential solutions. Construction …
Last month Bali Police announced the launch of a 16-day operation to crack down on lawless behavior by tourists in Bali’s busiest resort areas. The first set of feedback from the operation has been shared with the public. The operation, titled Operation Nusa Agung, took place between the 21st of June and the 6th of …
An epic blunder has put Bali in the spotlight this week, resulting in an alternative kind of good promotion for the island. The Philippines Tourism Board launched a new promotional campaign to attract tourists to the country; only they used stock footage of Bali in the video. The promotional video titled Love Philippines was commissioned …
It is getting busy in Bali. The island welcomes more and more tourists every day as the peak vacation season is in full swing, and traffic is backing up in the island’s popular resorts. Tourism leaders are raising concerns that traffic congestion in Bali could give the island a negative public image, but there are …