The Australian Government travel advice bureau, Smarttraveler will be launching an educational awareness campaign aimed at young Australian tourists following a mass methodical poisoning even in Laos in 2024. Reports of methanol poisoning in Bali hit headlines every year, and the campaign is aimed at helping young travelers enjoy the party scene of destinations across …
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Bali’s Search and Rescue Agency has confirmed that more officers will be deployed over the Eid al-Fitr holiday period. As Bali prepares for Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese New Year, and as Indonesians prepare for the national public holidays observed over the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr, thousands of tourists will be traveling …
As Indonesia prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and as Bali is getting ready to also observe the holy day of Nyepi, tourists on the island are being reminded that business hours will be different for the coming week or so. Opening hours for businesses and government offices will be changing to accommodate holiday time, including …
Leaders in Bali are speaking out about the impact that illegally operating tourist accommodation is having on the island. From the potential dangers to tourists to the impact on the environment and the lasting effects on the local economy and communities, one Bali-based academic says enough is enough. Economics Professor, Prof. Dr. Putu Anom, has …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has signed off on policy changes and updates that will affect all international tourists from now on. As Governor Koster starts his second term in office, he and his teams are eager to introduce legislation that will help improve the quality of the tourism sector across the island. Governor Koster has …
On Friday, 21st March, a tourist boat carrying eleven passengers, two tour guides, and crew members capsizes off the coast of Nusa Penida in Bali Province. One Australian tourist died in the incident, and two more have been left severely injured. The boat, known as Sea Dragon 2, departed from Sanur Port at around 8.30 …
Tourists set to be in Bali between 23rd March and 8th April 2025 are being reminded to leave plenty of extra travel time. One of the most important journeys to time well during a vacation in Bali is the journey back to the airport. Tens of thousands more tourists will be visiting Bali for Eid …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, is in the process of updating policies as he starts his second term in office. As tourism plays such a pivotal role in the island’s economy, naturally the issues the tourism sector is facing right now are coming under scrutiny. Governor Koster wants to take firm action to help improve the …
Normal flight services have resumed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after six flights were delayed and seven more flights were canceled on Friday, 21st March 2025, due to the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara. By 3 pm, all regular flight scheduling had been …
The last 24-hours in Bali have felt like a whirlwind, literally! With an earthquake, serious winds, rain and localised flooding, roofs being blown off and even a 15ft python spotted on the beach. It’s wild out there folks! Tourists in Bali are being urged to stay safe as more intense weather is forecast. The Bali …
The official police and security operation for Nypei and Eid has been launched. As the province prepares for one of the biggest festival periods of the year, security officers from across agencies have been given their orders and missions to keep the public safe during the most important time of the year in Indonesia. On …
Bali’s Governor Koster has revealed plans to encourage more tourists to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The Governor has revealed plans to give a commission of IDR 150,000 per traveler fee to businesses who sign up to partner with the Bali Provincial Government. The Bali Tourism Levy was first introduced on the 14th of …