Indonesia and China have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing the tourism sector across the two countries. The new mandate is a sign that Indonesia is broadening its horizons and actively seeking to attract a more diverse demographic of tourists to iconic destinations like Bali and emerging travel hotspots around the country. At …
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As Bali’s high season is fast approaching, savvy tourists are on the lookout for hidden beaches, secret stretches of shoreline, and crowd-free expanses of coast to enjoy all to themselves. As beaches in Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta will welcome large crowds of holidaymakers, heading down to the Bukit is a good idea for those …
Bali Police have confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old Australian national on major drug charges. Lamar Ahchee, an expat living in South Bali, has been taken into police custody for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.7 kg of cocaine into the tourism resort area. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya confirmed that two packages, now …
Immigration teams in Bali are investigating three Australian nationals who are suspected of abusing their residency permits and visa conditions. The three foreigners are suspected of illegally operating an accommodation business while residing in Bali on retirement visas. In Indonesia, a visa is commonly referred to as a residency permit, even tourist visas upon arrival …
Bali Police have confirmed that night patrols will be carried out in crime-prone areas after dark. Regular patrols are carried out by police in top tourism resorts, but as high season approaches and reports of crime on the rise, police are committed to keeping tourists and local communities safe. Police officers from South Denpasar Police …
Tourists heading to Bali during this high season are reminded that the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is a mandatory requirement. In the 2024/25 tax year, only 35% of eligible tourists paid their fees. Moving into the 2025 high season, leaders are initiating new efforts to ensure that tourists don’t dodge the fee. One of the …
With high season just around the corner in Bali, I Gusti Ngruah Rai International Airport is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers for the vacation of a lifetime. Latest travel figures show that last mont,h Bali Airport recorded over 2 million passenger movements, over 12,119 flights. Speaking to reporters, the General Manager of …
Over the last ten years, a lot has changed in Bali. The rise of the digital nomad and the huge influx of international investment in the province has massively changed the way in which local communities, expat communities and tourists experience the island. Though prices always rise over time, the staggering increase in the cost …
Industry leaders in Bali are working to promote the island’s beauty and wellness space to a new generation of tourists. From 27th to 29th June, Bali will host the Bali Wellness and Beauty (BWB) Expo 2025. Following the success of the Beautiverse event held in early May, this event is anticipated to bring even more …
Bali has just launched its new Anti-Thug Team to help tackle rising crime rates in top resort areas. Over the last few months, there has been a sharp rise in the number of reported robberies and assaults on tourists and the general public in areas like bus terminals, markets, tourist side streets, and street food …
Tourists traveling in and out of Bali in the coming days are urged to be prepared for the potential for flight distruption after Mount Laki-Laki on the Flores Islands erupted eight times over the weekend. Mount Laki-Laki has been increasingly active since late 2024, and the latest series of eruptions have thrown ash clouds into …
Security teams in Bali have called on Consulate Generals in the province to offer their support in curbing poor behavior from international tourists and increasing safety across the island. The Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya called a meeting with Consuls Generals, Honorary Consuls, and Consul Agents from all countries based in Bali. In …