Small business owners in Bali’s Kintamani have spoken to reporters about their relief that more tourists are exploring the area. Prior to the pandemic, Kintamani was only just emerging into a fully-fledged tourism destination in its own right, but with the effects of the pandemic, and a slow recovery over the last two years, local …
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The authorities in Bali are urging tourists to keep a close eye on their belongings when visiting the island’s most popular beaches. This is because Bali Police have confirmed that there has been a recent rise in the number of tourist robberies at the vacation destination’s busiest resorts. During the vacation high season, Bali always …
With the south of Bali widely acknowledged to be teetering on the brink of overtourism, Indonesian leaders want to see more investment in sustainable development in the west and north of the province. This is great news for Bali lovers who now have a whole new reign of the island to explore in a whole …
Tourists seeking to explore more of Southeast Asia’s bucket list destinations have a treat in store. The region’s favorite low-cost airline has just announced new flight services that will connect Bali travelers to incredible must-visit destinations. Leaders in Bali have long been on a mission to help increase connectivity between I Gusti Ngurah Rai International …
The Head of Immigration at Ngurah Rai has confirmed that tourists will soon be issued with do’s and don’ts travel advice booklets upon arrival in the province. The initiative was launched back in 2023 but was halted after the Tourism Office chose to promote travel guidelines by alternative means. Suhendra, the Head of Immigration at …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, with over 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals each month; leaders have been working to make things easier and more efficient for travelers on the go. Indonesian Ministers are also investigating ways to make flights more affordable for both domestic and international travellers. I …
For decades, Bali’s tourism leaders have encouraged tourists to visit new and emerging destinations on the island. With the province managed as nine administrative regencies, it is Badung Regency that has become the most popular with tourists. Home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu, leaders want to make it easier for tourists to explore …
In July, Bali saw not one but two helicopters become seriously tangled in kite strings during scenic tourist flights over the island. One helicopter crash landed close to Suluban Beach, and while there were no reported injuries, the situation could easily have ended in tragedy. Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has confirmed he will create new regulations …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has this week listed Bali to discuss the future of tourism on the island. He has responded to an investigation into a beach club that was set to be built in Sanur’s new special economic zone, which is dedicated to medical and wellness tourism. Sanur is one of …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued renewed warnings to foreigners who wish to travel to destinations like Bali on tourist visas and attempt to conduct work activities. Minister Uno has promised ’firm action’ against those who break the conditions of their visas. Minister Uno confirmed that immigration teams will not …
Over the last week, conservation around the idea of creating a tourist casino in North Bali has been hot. With gambling in all forms illegal across Indonesia, the prospect of opening a casino in the island’s poorest regency has been met with a mixed set of responses from politicians, local community leaders, tourism businesses, communities, …
It may only just be August, but Bali’s leading beach clubs and entertainment venues are already organizing New Year’s Eve celebrations. With just a few months to go before the biggest party night of the year, venues are hustling to secure their top artists and organize the night to remember. Bali is home to the …