The UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali has announced that it has developed a new Helipad within the landscape to serve VIP visitors to the attraction. The helipad, which has finished construction, will formally open to tourists in March 2025. General Manager of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Jhon Ketut Purna, confirmed to reporters that …
Local News
Bali’s Denpasar is on a mission to welcome more international tourists in 2025. Denpasar City is home to a wealth of incredible cultural landmarks and historical gems. The coastal resort of Sanur is also under the jurisdiction of Denpasar City, and the resort does not have a big year ahead, at least not with the …
Police in Bali have issued updated safety advice to tourists visiting the province after a tourist robbed Tegal Wangi Street in the popular resort of Kuta. Police have urged tourists to be mindful of their belongings and to reconsider wearing expensive jewelry while exploring the resort. A 29-year-old tourist, known by her initials AG, was …
Bali’s tourism leaders are taking a firm stance against the disrespectful and criminal behavior of a small but significant minority of tourists on the island. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has spoken to reporters to share his plans to install new billboards announcing to tourists the rules they must follow …
Business owners in Bali have been talking to the media about the spending habits of tourists, backpackers, and digital nomads and how these trends are impacting their revenue. According to some business owners, the frugal spending habits of a proportion of Bali’s over 6 million international visitors are proving costly and frustrating for local entrepreneurs. …
The leading Hindu authority in Bali has issued updated guidance on how the upcoming Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, will be observed. The festival will be observed on March 29, 2025, and all non-Hindus, foreigners, and tourists on the island are expected to honor the rules of the day. The Parisada Hindu Dharma …
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has been talking to the media about her concerns regarding the increase in the number of foreigners in Bali engaging in criminal activity. Her comments come as Bali Immigration this week confirmed the arrest of four foreigners working on tourist visas and the deportation of six others …
Fast boat services between Bali and Lombok are resuming their full normal schedule after a week of cancellations and delays. The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S have been felt across Bali Province and West Nusa Tenggara. Fallen trees, landslides, flooding, and storm damage have affected hundreds of communities and even killed at least four …
Bali’s Civil Police Service, known as Satpol PP, has confirmed that they are waiting on formal orders to temporarily close Finns Beach Club. The world-famous venue is facing the threat of temporary closure notices after failing to present full and complete business permits to the authorities while under existing supervision orders. The Head of Bali …
It has been a wild week for the weather in Bali. Though the sun has broken through the clouds in places over the last few days, the island is bracing for a few more days of heavy rains, extreme winds, and an increased risk of natural disaster. The impact of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S has …
One of Bali’s most famous beach clubs is under threat of temporary closure notices. The Bali Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has requested that Finns Beach Club be temporarily closed until it has completed its permit and license processes in full. Speaking to the media the Chairman of Commission I of the Bali DPRD, I …
Bali is one of the most romantic travel destinations in the world. In fact, the island was named the TripAdvisor top honeymoon destination in 2024. With love in the air and all around, Bali is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. Whether traveling solo, with your beau, or with friends and family, there are …