Travel trends in Bali are forever in flux; what is trending one minute is already old news by the time tourists book their next trip. However, the latest travel data revealed a sustained new direction for Bali lovers: the preference for private villas over hotels as an accommodation option on the island. The Chairman of …
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Yes, you read that correctly! There are plans on the table to develop a casino in Buleleng Regency in Bali. For those unsure as to why this is such shocking news, let us explain…gambling in pretty much all forms is illegal in Indonesia. The Chair of the BPC HIPMI, Putu Bayu Mandayana, has responded to …
A review of the prospect of a new beach club in the heart of Bali’s Sanur is underway. The popular coastal retreat has undergone huge transportation over the last few years into a special economic zone for health and tourism. However, for many local communities, leaders, and seasoned Bali lovers, the idea of a big …
Hotel managers, guesthouse owners, and villa hosts in Bali have been called on to urgently review health and safety standards at their properties. The calls came after two major fires devastated three hotels in busy resort areas in just two weeks. While there were no reported casualties in either instance, the fires have decimated buildings …
Leaders in Bali have confirmed that they are waiting for approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to permit the opening of a new Russian Consulate General in the province. Russia already has an embassy in Jakarta, but a Consulate General and their office would serve commercial affairs and support citizens in conducting immigration-related processes …
Bali’s GWK Cultural Park is getting the recognition it deserves as a top tourist attraction in Bali this high season. For many years the GWK Cultural Park was a a must-visit for domestic tourists, and now the cultural hub has really caught the attention of international tourists. The GWK Cultural Park can be found in …
The Regent of Badung, who is the leader in charge of Bali’s biggest tourism resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Kuta, and Nusa Dua, has issued more information regarding the construction of the South Bali Ring Road and his plans to develop a sea toll route to help alleviate tourism traffic in the region. Regent I …
A second helicopter in Bali has had to make an emergency landing after getting tangled in kite strings. The news comes just days after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed after kite strings got caught in the rotor. The Head of the Regional IV Airport Authority Office, Agustinus Budi Hartono, …
Immigration authorities in Bali have made it clear that they take a zero-tolerance approach to visa violations. Whether overstaying, conducting activities not permitted on a specific visa, or breaking the law, immigration officials are committed to ensuring foreigners uphold the law while raising the province and the country more broadly. Bali’s last round of deportations …
Tourists in Bali are invited to attend the Ulun Danu Festival, which is happening from the 20th of July to the 17th of August 2024. The cultural festival will be held in and around the Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Temple Complex in Bedugul, Tabanan Regency, and is free for tourists to enjoy. The Pura Ulun …
A new travel experience could be developed around Bali’s Mount Batur. Located in the heart of the Kintamani region, Mount Batur and Lake Batur are two of Bali’s most famous natural tourist attractions. Leaders want to see tourists interact more meaningfully with the landscape, and they are devising a new tourism program to help achieve …
Police in Jembrana Regency have reprimanded meat vendors in connection with selling hundreds of dog meat skewers. Bali Police seized over 50kg of raw dog meat and have committed to cracking down on the practice. Bali Police have seized hundreds of skewers and 56kg of raw dog meat from vendors in Jembrana Regency in West …