Leaders in Bali have shared their concerns in a recent statement issued by the new President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, that Bali should become the new Singapore or new Hong Kong with the presence of North Bali International Airport. President Subianto visited Buleleng Regency during his election campaign and promised the people of the region …
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Immigration teams in Bali have confirmed the latest round of deportations to the media. Updates show that immigration’s commitment to cracking down on foreigners breaking the law and abusing the immigration system regarding visas and residency permits will be upheld in the long term. The latest round of deportations has seen citizens from Pakistan, Morocco, …
Bali may be in the middle of the low season, but demand for travel remains high. While the number of arrivals always dips after the long school holidays, travel data shows that Bali’s popularity is continuing to build and that tourism targets will certainly be smashed this year. The Central Statistics Agency shared the latest …
North Bali Airpot is back on the cards by order of the President. Only last week, top tourism officials in Bali spoke to reporters to suggest that the development was not an urgent project and one that should be sidelined. Yet, during a visit to the province this weekend, President Prabowo Subianto not only recommitted …
Following kickbacks from plans announced to develop a Halal tourism certification program in Bali, the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has confirmed that the plan has been scrapped. The Deputy Tourism Minister has confirmed that tourism development initiatives will be implemented in accordance with Balinese culture and cultural heritage. Deputy Tourism Minster …
Tourists in Bali this weekend are warned of dangerous weather conditions that are forecast for the coming days. The forecast through to 2nd November shows potential for extreme weather, including flooding, high waves, and strong winds. The warnings are especially important for those planning to travel by boat. The Denpasar Metrology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency …
Following the death of a 14-month-old baby boy at a villa in Bali on the 19th of October, the CEO of Royal Life Saving Australia, Justin Scarr, has spoken to reporters about ways in which families can best practice safety protocols for their children while on vacation on the island. The devastating incident took at …
With the governor elections coming up in Bali on the 27th of November, candidates are making their commitments to the Balinese people known. Topics of conversation include tourism, trash, and traffic congestion. The main candidates are Wayan Koster, who has already severed a term as Bali Governor, and Made Muliawan Arya. If elected, Wayan Koster …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has held an audience meeting with the Dutch ambassadors to Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN. The meeting saw the Dutch government follow up on commitments to repatriate a series of cultural artifacts to Bali. As part of a repatriation agreement created earlier this year, the Dutch …
A new chapter for wellness travel and tourism is on the horizon in Bali. As the island gears up to welcome the new Bali International Hospital and the official transformation of Sanur into a medical and wellness travel hub, wellness offerings are about to become even more innovative and exciting in Bali. Bali is also …
Following a brawl at the arrival pick-up area outside I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Sunday, 27th October, airport management has swiftly implemented a series of solutions to prevent such an incident from happening again. The management team at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has apologized to anyone who observed or was …
Indonesia swore in a new government last week, and this week, candidates seeking to become Bali’s next governor are hitting the campaign trail hard. Wayan Koster, who has already served a term as governor, is one of the main candidates for the governor’s elections on November 27th. If successful, Wayan Koster will take up a …