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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …