Two of Bali’s emerging tourism villages are celebrating big wins this week. Cemagi Tourism Village, close to Seseh Beach, and Tabanan Regency have been named as winners at the Trisakti Tourism Awards 2025. The Trisakti Tourism Awards is a prestigious national tourism award in Indonesia that has been running since 2019. The awards were created …
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Overtourism is a phenomenon that is being experienced around the world. From Barcelona and Lisbon to the Galapagos Islands and Boracay, with travel and tourism more accessible to the global population than ever, some destinations are getting a little out of hand. In Bali, there is a general feeling that the specific resorts in the …
Bali’s Governor Koster received a visit from the Australian Consulate General, Jo Stevens, this week. As Australian tourists remain the most frequent international arrivals to Bali, the relationship between Bali and Australia is important and one that both parties are committed to strengthening. During the meeting, Governor Koster invited the Australian Consulate and Australian tourists …
Leaders in Bali’s Kuta Resort have met to discuss rising concerns that security is worsening in the area. Kuta is one of Bali’s oldest and most famous beachfront resorts, but in recent years, reports of crime have started to make headlines more frequently. The Denpasar Police Chief, Police Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Simatupang, called a major …
Bali may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and one of the most beautiful, too, but scratch beneath the surface, and holidaymakers quickly see that the island needs some drastic changes. Many people in Bali hope that tourism can be a force for good, especially when big tourism businesses invest …
Uluwatu Temple in Bali is an incredibly popular tourist destination. Perched on top of the iconic clifftops of the Bukit Peninsula, the temple has become as famous with tourists for its cultural significance and impressive views as it is for its resident troop of wild monkeys. The monkeys at Uluwatu Temple are world-famous, for good …
Bali’s traffic jams have become as synonymous with travel on the island as visiting the province’s most famous temples. As tourism booms on the island, traffic congestion has become accepted by many as a small price to pay for the opportunity to explore such a beautiful destination. One of Bali’s most highly congested areas is …
One of the world’s most famous board games has just entered its Bali era. The family-favorite game Monopoly has just launched its Bali Edition and the new game features iconic landmarks, and internationally acclimated hotels all alongside the classic elements of the game. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa this week hosted the official launch of …
With so much to see and do in Bali, it’s easy to get caught in a bit of a whirlwind while on vacation. Though the pace of life in Bali is usually a little more relaxed than the home lives of most holidaymakers, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of trying to see …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali are in luck! Weather forecasters examining the long-term projections of weather movements over the province have confirmed that June is on track to see lower-than-usual rainfall, meaning it’s time for holidaymakers to have some serious fun in the sun. The dry season has officially started in Bali. As the island …
The Uluwatu Sea Wall Project is officially completed, but Bali’s leaders have just confirmed the next steps in its development. The controversial Uluwatu Sea Wall Project saw huge sections of the famous limestone cliffs cut away to access a crack in the rock beneath the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple. As the first and main …
Bali Police are on a mission to make the island’s roads safer. From cracking down on drivers not wearing helmets, illegal street racing, illegal parking, and drivers moving through the island on illegally modified vehicles or without the correct paperwork, violations are rife amongst both local road users and foreigners. Badung Police Chief, AKBP M …