Bali’s new shuttle bus service in Sanur is making holiday travel so much easier for tourists. The service that was initially on trial and has now become a permanent service, is serving up to 1,000 tourists per day. The electric shuttle bus service now operating around Sanur is being used and increasingly appreciated by international …
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Leaders in Bali have been responding to public complaints about illegal motorcycle taxi drivers operating in top tourism destinations. To complicate matters for tourists, some drivers toggle between operating legally and breaking the law when it is convenient, beneficial, and seemingly easy to get away with. Following up on complaints from local residents in Legian, …
Tourists in Bali who are planning on visiting any of the island’s leading monkey attractions are being reminded not to interact with the wild animals. New signage is being introduced at Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest to help remind tourists of the potential risks in engaging with the monkeys. Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest, often …
Bali’s Ubud is set to welcome a major new hotel to the area in 2027. The Radisson Collection is expanding its portfolio and will be opening the chain’s first luxury property in Indonesia as demand for travel in the region soars. The hotel will be known as the Atiara Ubud Bali and is set to …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being reminded to respect the rules of trekking and hiking in the province. Not only are the rules in place to help protect the sanctity of the island’s peaks, but ultimately to keep tourists safe. The call for tourists to respect the rules of Bali’s peaks is hitting headlines once …
Leaders in Bali are coming together to create early mitigation plans for the tides of plastic waste that arrive on the island’s shores every rainy season. There is scope for this monsoon season in Bali to be one of the worst in recent history, and leaders are keen to get ahead of the game. The …
The Badung Regency Government has issued clarifications after concerns were raised that a resort hotel was using the beachfront for private access. In Indonesia, all beaches are open to the public, although some hotels and resorts can rent sections of beach to provide experiences and amenities for their guests on a long-term basis. The clarifications …
Bali’s rainy season is upon us. As the island experienced its worst flooding in more than 70 years in September, leaders, government agencies, and communities are working together to mitigate risks. However, tourists are already questioning whether their upcoming vacations will be impacted by the rainy season. The short answer to the question ‘Will my …
A tourist in Bali has died after being swept away by the current at Kelingking Beach. The iconic beach, located on Nusa Penida, is world famous, and while the waters look picture perfect, a delayed current lies beneath. There is a strict no-swim rule in place at Bali’s Kelingking Beach, as well as at Diamond …
We’ve all been there: the final day of a vacation involves cramming stuff into a suitcase, jumping on top of it to help squeeze the zips closed, only to admit that some things may just have to stay behind. For tourists traveling home from Bali, this is an all-too-real dilemma, but things are about to …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being given new assurances that safety will always remain a priority at top attractions. The Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association (PUTRI) Bali has issued updated statements confirming that it will support Governor Koster’s plans to offer 24/7 integrated support to tourists. The Chairperson of the Indonesian Recreational Park Business Association …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has issued orders to create tourist support stations that are in operation 24/7. The Bali Provincial Government will begin establishing integrated support units and 24-hour tourist service posts in top resort areas and strategic locations across the island to enhance tourist safety. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has called on government agencies, …