Accommodation providers in Bali have been issued with updated guidance to help keep track of all foreigners on the island. The move comes as Bali looks to crack down on foreigners who violate the conditions of their visas by working, running businesses, and even engaging in criminal activity. Moving forward, all accommodation providers in Bali …
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Immigration updates are coming in thick and fast from Indonesian officials right now. From changes to the visa extension process to reminders about the conditions of the popular visitor visa category, travelers heading to Indonesia need to keep up to date with all the latest rules and regulations. In an update published on Instagram, Indonesia’s …
As Bali prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands more tourists as the high season gets underway, tourism leaders around the island are launching a series of seasonal events and cultural performances for visitors to enjoy. One such destination is Ulun Danu Beratan, which will be hosting a Gebogan Parade every day throughout July and August. …
Bali’s top tourist resorts could become more walkable. While areas like Sanur and Nusa Dua are already pretty easy to navigate on foot, the same can’t be said for many of Bali’s busiest vacation hotspots. Resorts like Uluwatu and Canggu are famously treacherous to walk around, but all that is about to change. Leaders in …
Bali is famously home to some of the best hotels in the world. From Ubud to Nusa Dua, from Sanur to Uluwatu, luxury-loving tourists and those who want to experience nothing but the best will undoubtedly always find what they are looking for in Bali. While Bali may be home to many of the world’s …
One of the world’s hottest performers has just been announced to make his highly anticipated debut performance in Bali. None other than Fred Again will be playing a DJ set at Savaya this July, and with pre-registration for tickets now open, music lovers who want to be at the big event better get moving. Tickets …
Leaders in East Java have confirmed that the new Banyuwangi-Denpasar Fast Boat service will be up and running soon. Although the service was anticipated to be operating by the end of June 2025, the Denpasar City Government has confirmed that there is still work to be done. As reported to the media by the Governor …
Shocking scenes emerged from Bali’s Nusa Lembongan on Wednesday afternoon as a fast boat capsized and sank as it prepared to embark. The ship was carrying 89 passengers, including crew, and no casualties have been reported. The events took place at around 4.30 pm on Wednesday 4th June. The shocking turn of events was extremely …
The long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is nearly ready to open its doors formally. The major maritime redevelopment project in Bali’s Tanjung Benoa has transformed the harbor area into Indonesia’s first international-standard cruise ship pier. The new marina area is set to become the face of Bali’s luxury marine tourism industry. The new Bali Maritime …
Tourists who think of driving recklessly in Bali are being urged to think again. As leaders and communities on the island grow tired of tourists causing havoc on the roads, authorities have confirmed that anyone caught speeding, attempting to do wheelies, or driving carelessly will be swiftly deported. The update comes as Bali continues its …
The Australian Travel Advice Authority, Smartraveller, has issued essential updates on travel safety in Indonesia. Smartraveler regularly revises and reissues travel advice for Australian tourists, travellers, international workers, and expatriates, and the most recent update on travel to Indonesia is important reading. Smartraveller serves as the main communication channel for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs …
Police in Bali’s popular tourism resort of Sanur have confirmed the arrest of an Indonesian man, originally from Makassar, for a serious robbery against a tourist. The 51-year-old, known by his initials ALW, was arrested on Saturday, 24th May, after he snatched a gold necklace from a tourist visiting the resort. The arrest comes as …