Following the death of a 14-month-old baby boy at a villa in Bali on the 19th of October, the CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Justin Scarr, has spoken to reporters about ways in which families can best practice safety protocols for their children while on vacation on the island. The devastating incident took at …
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With the governor elections coming up in Bali on the 27th of November, candidates are making their commitments to the Balinese people known. Topics of conversation include tourism, trash, and traffic congestion. The main candidates are Wayan Koster, who has already severed a term as Bali Governor, and Made Muliawan Arya. If elected, Wayan Koster …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has held an audience meeting with the Dutch ambassadors to Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN. The meeting saw the Dutch government follow up on commitments to repatriate a series of cultural artifacts to Bali. As part of a repatriation agreement created earlier this year, the Dutch …
A new chapter for wellness travel and tourism is on the horizon in Bali. As the island gears up to welcome the new Bali International Hospital and the official transformation of Sanur into a medical and wellness travel hub, wellness offerings are about to become even more innovative and exciting in Bali. Bali is also …
Following a brawl at the arrival pick-up area outside I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday, 27th October, airport management has swiftly implemented a series of solutions to prevent such an incident from happening again. The management team at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has apologized to anyone who observed or was …
Indonesia swore in a new government last week, and this week, candidates seeking to become Bali’s next governor are hitting the campaign trail hard. Wayan Koster, who has already served a term as governor, is one of the main candidates for the governor’s elections on November 27th. If successful, Wayan Koster will take up a …
As conversation in Bali continues to intensify regarding the future of tourism on the island, one group of farmers, tourism specialists, and community builders have come together to create a rice-growing revolution and demonstrate that impactful travel experiences can go above and beyond tick-box sustainability goals. Astungkara Way is a regenerative tourism initiative and farm …
The world’s favorite yoga festival will return in 2025, and super early bird tickets are already on sale. BaliSpirit Festival, a four-day celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing in the heart of Bali’s Ubud, will return in May 2025, bigger and better than ever. Celebrating its 16th year in 2025, the BaliSpirit Festival will …
It has been a big week for Indonesian politics as the new government has been sworn in, and new minister have taken up their posts. As the new Tourism Minister and Deputy Tourism Minister have stepped into their roles, tourism leaders in the province have been talking to the press about future plans, including updates …
Bali’s former governor, Mangku Pastika, has been talking to reporters about his reflections on how Bali has been changing over the last few years. The former governor, who served from 2008 to 2018, has said that poverty is not welcome on the paradise island of Bali and that the incoming government needs to do more …
Exploring a new destination on foot is one of the most immersive and interesting ways to learn about an area’s culture, heritage, and, of course, local hidden gems. For most tourists visiting Bali, the easiest way to explore the province’s most important cultural landmarks is to hire a local driver and guide for the day …
Bali may be waiting on a moratorium to ban new tourism developments on the island, but that is not stopping some projects from getting the seal of approval right at the last moment. Nusa Dua is home to Bali’s highest concentration of five-star hotels and resorts, and it is about to get even bigger. The …