Indonesia’s Immigration Teams have been increasing surveillance on tourists to Bali over the last six months. With Bali Immigration teams recording an alarming spike in the number of violations in the first quarter of 2025, officials were clear that the situation needed to be brought under control. Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination. Considered to …
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Bali’s Kintamani is a must-visit area of the island. Located in the central highlands, Kintamani is the gateway to Mount Batur, Lake Batur, and some of the island’s best coffee roasteries. It is a little-known fact that tourists must pay to enter the area. For visitors entering the Kintamani tourist area, there is an entry …
Bali’s Turyapada Tower has this week embarked on its latest chapter. Bali’s Deputy Governor Nyoman Giri Prasa launched digital TV broadcasts from the tower, and it’s an all too timely reminder that officials want the communications post to offer more than just digital connectivity to residents and tourists. The Turyapada Tower has just entered a …
Nusa Penida is one of the most in-demand island getaways in Asia right now. The tiny outlying island sits off the coast of Bali and is seeing both a surge in the number of visitors and in the amount of tourist development. For generations, Nusa Penida has been a quiet island, home to fishermen and …
Bali’s magical Fireflies Garden has won a major conservation and eco-tourism prize. The locally owned and operated attraction has won praise for its commitment to preserving local ecology and providing a high-quality experience for visitors. Located in Taro Village, just outside of Ubud, the Fireflies Garden, also known as the Firefly Conservation House, is one …
Serangan Island is about to become one of Bali’s hottest tourism destinations. As the Kura-Kura Special Economic Zone continues to be developed, more and more visitors are learning about this traditional yet innovative fishing community on the Denpasar coast. Serangan Traditional Village have been working with PT Bali Turtle Island Development (BTID), has presented an …
Bali’s Tourism tax Levy may be a legal requirement for all international tourists visiting the island, but despite being in effect for over 18 months, surprisingly few tourists are making the payment. The IDR 150,000 must be paid by all international tourists prior to their departure from the island. Since the policy’s launch in February …
Tourists arriving into Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport have an exciting new welcome to enjoy. Every seasons Bali Airport puts on different themed events for passengers and until 31st August 2025 passengers can enjoy a display of classic and vintage cards. As part of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations, Bali Airport in collaboration with …
The demolition work at Bali’s Bingin Beach has been temporarily halted after a major breakout on the demolition site. Work to remove buildings deemed to be encroaching on state-owned land and violating spatial planning laws began on 21st July 2025, with the fire tearing through the area throughout Monday, 18th August. The demolitions at Bingin …
Tourism leaders in Bali’s Tabanan Regency have confirmed that visitor numbers have been in decline in recent weeks. While the end of high season is in sight, visitor numbers are starting to drop, but Tabanan Regency is feeling surprisingly quiet right now, which is good news for explorers who prefer the crowd-free feel. Latest travel …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has confirmed that he has rejected a multi-million dollar offer to open a casino on the island. Gambling is illegal throughout Indonesia, including in Bali. Despite this, over the years, a number of international investors have made tentative steps to create conditions where an exclusive casino would be permitted. Speaking to …
Bali’s The Meru Hotel in Sanur is celebrating a significant win on the global stage. The Meru neighbours the world-famous Bali Beach Hotel, both of which are managed by the state-owned company InJourney. Through both properties, guests now also have access to seamless integrated healthcare at the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism. InJourney, …