Ubud Art Market traders have been given support to get back up and running again following a devastating fire in August. Nearly 1,000 traders have recorded a loss of stock and have been left without a place to trade while police continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Traders on the east side of …
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More integrated public transport networks could be developed in Bali’s popular tourism resorts. One of the biggest gripes many returning tourists have with Bali as a destination is the lack of public transportation infrastructure, which also affects local residents. With limited public transport availability, everyone is forced to use their own vehicles or hire taxis, …
After a 20-year hiatus, the Bali International Airshow will kick off at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on 18 September. The industry-focused event will host a public open day on Saturday, September 21st, during which aviation enthusiasts can get a peek at the workings of all this aero! As the event gets underway, we …
Construction work on the cliff preservation project in Uluwatu remains underway. ‘Preservation’ is the word of the moment, with both local communities and the international tourist community struggling to come to terms with the scale of the excavation work needed to construct a sea wall and access road to, as leaders claim, safeguard a crack …
Leaders in Bali have reported that the newly introduced Tourism Civil Service Police Unit is not operating to its maximum potential. The new units were trained in late 2023 and first deployed in early 2024, along with their specially trained Kintamani puppies, who have been serving as ‘tourist friends.’’ The officers are tasked with keeping …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that construction is now underway to renovate a massive section of Seminyak’s Batu Belig Beach and surrounding coastline. The iconic coastal resort has experienced beach erosion and requires a new paved beachwalk in order for local communities and tourists to navigate the area safely and comfortably. The project will …
A new AI-art installation will open at Bali’s Nuanu City. The creative landmark can be found in the heart of Bali’s new creative eco-city overlooking Nyanyi Beach in Tabanan City. Nuanu City is the home of the newly opened Luna Beach Club and the annual Suara Festival. The Tri Hita Karana Tower, designed by London-based …
Seven months after the introduction of the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, local politicians have not yet confirmed the exact details about how the funds will be spent. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was initially intended to be spent on conserving culture, nurturing nature, and leveling up infrastructure, but specific project plans were not made public. …
Margarita lovers unite! One of Bali’s most popular bars is calling on the support of tequila lovers as they embark on an official Guinness World Record Attempt. Seminyak’s Motel Mexicola will be attempting to break the record for the most amount of margaritas sold in 8-hours this weekend. Bright, bold, and always pushing the boundaries, …
Top tourism organizations in Bali are calling for the creation of a certification program to help improve the standard of experiences at the island’s top attractions. The Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association (PUTRI) wants to create new standards to ensure safety, industry cohesion, and, above all, high quality for tourists. Speaking at a panel discussion …
Bali is on a mission to level up its tourism infrastructure. As public dialogue grows over whether or not the island has or hasn’t surpassed the threshold for overtourism, leaders are committed to ensuring that culturally respectful and sustainable tourism is delivered as standard, and that includes high-quality infrastructure across the province. It may not …
As construction teams continue to create a new access road to the cliff crack beneath Uluwatu Temple, local residents, community members, and tourists are raising more concerns that the project is doing more harm than good. It has come to light that the project has gone ahead without publishing an Environmental Impact Assessment and without …