After a tricky few years, tourism in Bali is thriving once again. Despite lockdown and international travel restrictions, construction on dozens of new hotels, resorts, and apartment complexes continued and will be ready for the return of travelers this year and into 2023. Bali has long been the destination of choice for travelers seeking uncompromised …
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Bali has been named one of the most popular travel destinations on social media in 2022. The Island of the Gods has ranked as the fifth most trending travel destination this year, with data from across social media platforms all taken into account. Bali has long been one of the most iconic destinations for travel …
An American tourist in Bali had to be rescued and evacuated from Aling-Aling Waterfall on Wednesday, 2nd November. Despite calls from fellow tourists visiting the waterfall not to try and climb the dangerous rock face, the tourist persisted and ended up with serious injuries. The 22-year-old traveler, known only by his initials DJS, was exploring …
Bali is set to smash tourism targets by the end of the year. With the latest figures announced by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bali Province, it is clear that Bali will not only hit but surpass tourism targets set earlier in the year. The Head of BPS Bali Province, Hanif Yahya, told reporters …
As the G20 Summit approaches, more details are being shared about the change to the flow of normal Bali life during the event. It was announced in the last few months that tourists and residents can expect to see more security officers on the streets and that there will be some road closures. It has …
Seminyak remains one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Just a short hop from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, located ideally between trendy Canggu and classic Kuta, Seminyak offers travelers the quintessential Bali beach getaway. Seminyak is preparing to welcome the return of Four Points by Sheraton, Bali, on the 28th of October after a …
An Australian traveler who visited Bali for a romantic getaway has called out her fellow countryfolk after witnessing too many incidences o disrespectful behavior towards local people on her most recent trip to the island. Tanieka Monti, from Victoria, has told reporters that her holiday was ‘interrupted’ by tourists not respecting local people, culture, or …
Local people in Kuta have raised concerns about the amount of traffic, and lack of available parking, around Kuta Beach. As tourists to Bali continue to increase, the roads around the island’s most popular beaches, like Kuta Beach, Seminyak, and Legian, are all experiencing increased congestion. Jalan Pantai Kuta has long experienced traffic jams. It …
The rainy season has well and truly arrived in Bali, but the impact of increased rainfall has had a more devastating effect in just a few days than in the last few years combined. Heavy rainfall across Bali has caused major flash flooding events, landslides, bridges to collapse, trees to fall, and communities to be …
Bali has a complex relationship with bloggers, vloggers, and influencers. When things are going right, everyone is as happy as can be, but when things turn sour, those in Bali start questioning whether it’s all really worth it. Despite a recent series of incidences where local people have called for the deportation of disrespectful content …
Academics in Indonesia have voiced their concern for the tourism industry in Bali ahead of the predicted global recession. Though they are saying the economic fallout is likely less severe than that of Covid-19, professors have wanted the travel sector to not be ‘too picky’ about the visitors that come through the door. Speaking to …
Kuta Traditional Village has been vocal about its intention to implement an entry fee for visitors to the world-famous Kuta Beach. Despite plans being full speed ahead, Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno has urged the committee to rethink their approach. Speaking at the Bali Export Shop MSME Campus earlier in the week, Minister Uno said, …