Bali is undergoing a surge of rapid tourism development; there are new resorts, villas, beach clubs, and apartment complexes under construction across the island. Key areas that are experiencing the bulk of the investment and development include both Canggu and Uluwatu and their surrounding villages, as well as the outlying island of Nusa Penida. While …
Local News
Every year the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies in Indonesia sets targets for the number of international visitors the country should ideally welcome. With new travel figures released this week, data shows that Indonesia has already surpassed predictions for this point in the year. The vast majority of international tourists heading to Indonesia visit …
In light of India’s current outbreak of the Nipah Virus, all tourists arriving in Bali will be screened as a part of increased health protocols at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Following a circular letter from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health last week, health officials in Bali have outlined their response to the national guidance. …
Legian is one of the most famous beachside resorts in Bali. Nestled between classic Kuta and ever-trendy Seminyak, Legian offers tourists access to a little bit of everything that makes Bali such a fantastic vacation destination: sunshine, beaches, great accommodations, and awesome nightlife. But in recent weeks police have reported a surge in attacks against …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has spoken to the media about why he feels bad behavior by tourists in Bali continues to play out. Minster Uno says that ignorance is to blame. Minister Uno told reporters that many tourists are ignorant of both the law and cultural norms on Bali before …
Bali’s cultural capital of Ubud is an iconic tourist destination, filled to the brim with incredible historical landmarks, world-class cafes, and markets overflowing with trinkets and other goodies to take home. Yet for years, it has been noted by tourists that the town is increasingly difficult to navigate on foot. Bali Police have been working …
Is it a surprise to learn that Bali has been voted the best island in Asia by some of the most well-traveled explorers in the world? The Island of the Gods has beaten destinations like Thailand’s Koh Samui and Palawan in the Philippines to be the rightful holder of the Best Island in Asia in …
Nusa Penida is one of the most popular destinations in Bali right now. The outline island can be reached via a 50-minute fast boat ride from the beach resort of Sanur. As Nusa Pendia celebrates the return of its annual cultural festival, leaders say they want to see even more promotion of the destination to …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has met with key stakeholders from the arts and cultural capital of Ubud. The Acting Governor held a meeting in Denpasar with political leaders from Ubud, as well as legislators and tourism industry experts, to discuss how to overcome the town’s mounting traffic issues. Speaking from …
Every year, Indonesia’s Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies sets tourism targets for the 12 months ahead. This year, Bali was tasked with welcoming 4.5 million international tourists, and with a little under three months to go, it looks like Bali will not only meet but surpass its targets. The cumulative number of foreign visitors …
Just two weeks ago Bali celebrated the launch of a game-changing free shuttle service for tourists in Bali. In a six-month trial partnership between the Provincial Government of Bali and the Toyota Mobility Fund a new dail-a-ride shuttle bus service around the heart of the island’s arts and cultural capital of Ubud. While the new …
Over the last few months, the authorities in Bali have been working hard to find ways to best manage badly behaved tourists in Bali. While the vast majority of the over 18,000 tourists arriving on the island every day are immaculately behaved, the small but significant minority of disrespectful people are causing a lot of …