Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has been visiting Bali to discuss the future of tourism in the province. Minister Wardhana held a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster and also visited the new Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is a massive multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Benoa Harbour area in south …
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Indonesia has been left in shock after a passenger ferry caught fire in the water off North Sulawesi on Sunday, 20th July. Terrifying video footage from the scene shows passengers scrambling to put on lifejackets as plumes of black smoke rise from the vessel behind them. Leaders have confirmed that at least three people have …
Tourists traveling in Bali between mid-July and August are being informed of a cool weather front that is rolling over the island. While far from freezing, the cooler temperatures will undoubtedly be felt at night…it’s time to bring an overshirt or jacket to dinner! In a public service announcement, the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics …
More than 500 personnel from the authorities of the Bali Provincial Government have descended on Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach to demolish more than 40 buildings reported to have been breaking spatial planning laws. The demotion orders have been in place for months, and now officials have taken over the situation. The demolition orders at Bingin Beach …
North Bali is preparing to celebrate the opening of the annual Lovina Festival from July 24 to 27. Lovina is Bali’s northernmost beach resort and is famous for its resident pod of spinner dolphins. Lovina Festival, also known as LovFest, is one of North Bali’s most significant cultural events. The Head of the Buleleng Tourism …
Officials have confirmed that government-mandated demolitions of more than 40 buildings and businesses on Bali’s Bingin Beach will commence on July 21st. Dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations. Bali’s civil police unit, the Satpol PP, informed the …
Tourists traveling to Lombok should be aware of the new regulations that have been implemented to help keep them safe. The update comes after dozens of incidents on Bali’s volcano and mountain peaks and a recent tragedy on the slopes of Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. Leaders in Lombok have introduced a new system whereby all hikers …
Leaders in South Kuta in Bali have been issuing warnings to tourists and communities regarding the rising number of rabies cases in the area. The Badung Agriculture and Food Service has confirmed that more dog bites from rabies-positive animals have been recorded. Speaking to reporters, the Acting Head of Animal Health, Anak Agung Istri Brahmi …
Increased volcanic and seismic activity in Indonesia should be a call for attention for Bali tourists. While all flights and transportation services are currently running normally in Bali, increased volcanic activity in Java and the Flores Islands, as well as Bali’s proximity to two active volcanoes, means the guard can never fully be put down. …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is undergoing a major set of renovations and upgrades to keep up with the rising demands of travel. The runway is being repaved in a project that will take 10 months to complete. Bali is home to only one commercial and international airport. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International …
Tourists traveling to Bali looking for a culture-filled and crowd-free day out should look no further than Ulun Danu Beratan temple right now. The world-famous temple has seen a sharp drop in the number of visitors…why? Traffic. If you’re willing to go the extra mile, take the scenic route or even spend a few extra …
Leaders in Bali are on a mission to make the island as walkable as possible. With a specific focus on making the island’s most popular beach resorts as accessible as possible, leaders have looked to Australia for inspiration. The Badung Regency Government, who oversee designations like Kuta, Legian, Canggu, and Uluwatu, is on a mission …