Officials in Bali have halted construction on a new hotel development after a cliff collapse on Friday, 16th May. Concerns are now being raised that environmental impact assessments have been ignored and building permits have not been properly completed. Shocking footage of the destruction of the limestone cliffs on Pemutih Pecatu Beach has gone viral …
Tourism
The Bali Tourism Office is facilitating the creation of a new coffee plantation and agrotourism initiative in Buleleng Regency in North Bali. The project, located closed to Munduk, will give tourists seeking an off path experience in nature the chance to connect with Bali’s thriving coffee culture and rarely visited villages. The Head of the …
The latest travel data for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been revealed. The figures show that the number of arrivals continues to rise, and with the high seasons just around the corner, Bali hopes that 2024 will be the year that travel numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels. Data for April 2024 reveals that …
With the World Water Forum officially kicking off in Nusa Dua on Saturday, 18th May, one top Bali attraction will be closed for four days to allow delegations and VIP guests undisturbed access. The iconic GWK Cultural Park closed its doors on the evening of 16th May and will not reopen until the 20th May. …
On the 8th May, news that Canggu had been listed on GoogleMaps as ‘New Mockba’ or ‘New Moscow’ sparked a fierce backlash online. The conversation became so intense that top Bali officials and Indonesian government ministers have had to speak out on the situation. As the debate continues, more news has been reported that two …
The 10th World Water Conference is kicking off in Bali from the 18th – 25th May. This huge international conference will see over 35,000 delegates from over 175 countries and heads of state arrive on the island to discuss water and water-related issues in Nusa Dua. As preparations for welcoming ceremonies are fully underway, tourists …
A top tourism expert and economic advisor has spoken out about the need to radically change the way in which tourism in Bali is managed at an island wide, provincial level. Viraguna Bagus Oka has spoken to reporters about his vision for a management system that would ensure spatial planning, business development, and social development …
The latest travel data shows that Bali is soaring in popularity with tourists from Europe. The Island of the Gods has long been the vacation destination of choice for Australian tourists, and this year it seems Bali is topping the charts with tourists from Europe too. With international flights to Bali more accessible than ever …
Bali lovers have had mixed responses to a new listing on Google Maps. The booming tourism resort of Canggu has been given a new listing as “New Moscow” on the app, sparking outrage from locals and tourists alike. Although the new listing is unofficial and has not replaced or removed any of the official listings …
Bali has been named one of the top wedding destinations in the world in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Bounce, the Island of the Gods remains as dreamy as ever for couples wishing to tie the knot in paradise. Narrowly missing out on the top spot to Lake Como in Tuscany, Italy, Bali …
Have you ever dreamed of running off to a desert island? Did you know that there is a tiny island off the coast of Bali that can offer you just that? Nusa Lembongan is a real romantic retreat and is the perfect place for couples to get away together and completely disconnect from the outside …
Ubud in Bali is the island’s cultural capital. The gateway to the dense tropical jungles, and home to majestic temples and palaces, Ubud is a real wonder to explore. Increasingly, tourists are not just staying in Ubud to see what the town has to offer; visitors are frequently using Ubud as a launchpad to explore …