As the high season gets underway in Bali, the island is preparing for a huge influx of tourists. This weekend, a series of incidents took place across the island in which foreigners behaved in a less-than-culturally respectful and law-abiding way. Leaders across Bali want to enforce existing laws and cultural rules more strictly as the …
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As business development and interrelation investment in Bali boom, one small business owner in the tourism sector has spoken to reporters about the impact foreigners operating businesses illegally in the country have been having on his company. The comments come as business leaders and politicians in Bali continue to discuss whether or not the island …
Tourists in Bali must start getting prepared for World Cucumber Day…yes it’s a thing! The iconic gin brand Hendricks will be celebrating World Cucumber Day 2024 in style by using cucumber as currency for a very special happy hour in Bali and beyond. On Friday, 14th June, tourists and Bali based gin enthusiasts can exchange …
Tourists in Bali’s southern coastal resorts are being warned about tidal waves and extreme weather fronts rolling into the area. The news comes as tidal flooding impacted dozens of businesses in the Kuta area on Wednesday 5th June. The extreme waves even impacted the Kuta Beach Task Force Office yesterday morning. High waves reaching over …
The ICON Mall Bali is set to open its doors to the public this week in Sanur. The mall is set to become the biggest mall in Bali. The big launch of the new venue will see some other huge changes happening in Sanur, one of which is the way traffic flows in the area. …
Tourism managers at the UNESCO-protected Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Tabanan Regency in Bali have confirmed that tourists will now be able to make use of new electric shuttle buses to explore the area. The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are one of the most well-preserved and famous landscapes in Bali. Aside from the Tegallalang Rice Terraces outside …
The conversation regarding rapid tourism development in Bali has been on everyone’s lips for the past few weeks. As the post-pandemic development boom continues and a new central and provincial government is about to be sworn in, Bali lovers are voicing their visions for what a healthy and prosperous Bali of the future would look …
Tourists in Bali’s Nusa Penida must be aware of noise levels in the area. As complaints grow about access to electricity and the condition of the roads on the island, leaders are sharing their assurances that things are being taken care of. The Acting Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Jendrika, has confirmed that he and …
New data revealed by the Central Statistics Agency for Indonesia has confirmed that the number of visitors to the island dramatically increased in April. The Central Statistics Agency is able to release travel data with a one-month lag, and figures always make for interesting reading. Data shows that over half a million tourists visited Bali …
On Friday, 16th May, the iconic limestone cliff at Pemutih Pecatu Beach crumbled on the beach and shoreline of the Bukit Peninsula after a construction landslide at the new Amali Luxury Residence, a project by the Mirah Development Group. While initial investigations found that there were no licensing issues at play, political leaders in Bali …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has spoken to the press about the importance of Gen Z tourists in developing the country’s travel sector, especially in iconic destinations like Bali. Minister Uno said that the interests of both domestic and international Gen Z travelers must be taken into consideration. Minister Uno told reporters …
As the high season is about to get underway in Bali, the Indonesian Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued new guidance for tourists to help promote cultural respect and ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable during a trip to the Island of the Gods. Wonderful Indonesia, as the national tourism board, is responsible for …