Bali’s Penglipuran Village is anticipating a huge surge in the number of visitors over the next week. This is due to the Lunar New Year festival and because this award-winning tourism village is one of the most engaging cultural attractions in the province. Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency is anticipating to welcome 10,000 tourists a …
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The Badung Regency Government has confirmed the purchase of the land where the former Sari Club stood. The 15 are of land (0.15 hectares) that was previously used by small market traders have been purchased to develop the Bali Peace Park Museum on the site where the 2002 Bali Bombings took place. The Head of …
The global wellness and beauty tourism market is officially worth a whopping USD 5.6 trillion. An almost incomprehensibly large amount of money, and Bali wants its fair share of the action. For tourists wishing to rest, rejuvenate, and relax on the Island of the Gods, the services and experiences on offer are about to become …
Leaders in Bali have been forced to issue media statements after it appeared that Serangan Beach had been renamed. The controversy was sparked after an image circulated online appeared to show Serangan Beach, now named Surf Surf by The Waves. The issue is a particularly sensitive topic after Canggu was renamed ‘New Moscow’ on Google …
The 29th of January will mark Arak Day in Bali. The annual celebration of the island’s traditional coconut palm liquor is seen by many as an opportunity to showcase the traditional culture and modern innovation that is inspired by the island’s ancient heritage. Bintang, Bali’s most iconic beer brand, has just launched a new flavor …
Bali Airport management teams have confirmed that they will be upgrading facilities at the terminals to help make the passenger experience more efficient. The President Director of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, the state-owned company in charge of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, has revealed upcoming plans to the media. Faik Fahmi, the President Director of …
The 29th of January 2025 will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. The festival will be observed until 8th February, with some celebrations continuing through to 12th February. Chinese Indonesians are the fourth largest community in the Chinese diaspora, and the Lunar New Year is a big …
On Monday, 20th January, PARQ Ubud was formally closed down for business after the premises were issued temporary closure notices in November 2024. PARQ Ubud, a well-known residential and creative hub, was closed down by the authorities after it was found to have been developed against a series of business, construction, and environmental regulations. Andrej …
The Indonesian Ombudsman has committed to examining allegations that tourism is being mismanaged in the country, with a special focus on Bali and, even more specifically, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, which was introduced on the 14th of February 2024. There are increasing concerns that the policy has not delivered the changes it promised. On …
Bali will be introducing a series of new policies that will help protect local taxi driver’s livelihoods. There will also be more strict enforcement of existing legislation. These updates will also have a knock-on effect on tourists and the public, hopefully for the better. Online taxi companies Grab and GoJek have agreed with the Bali …
A German tourist has been rapidly deported from Bali after he was apprehended by immigration officials after hiking Mount Agung without a guide. Although it has always been the case that hikers must hire a local guide in order to embark on the route, new legislation was brought into effect this month that makes it …
Construction teams have shared an update about what has been happening down at the Uluwatu Sea Wall project. The controversial project was initially cited as a way to help conserve the limestone cliffs around Uluwatu Temple from cracks, erosion, and potential collapse. Yet, many feel that the project has done more harm than good. According …