Bali, and Ubud specifically, is world famous for its yoga and wellness scene. Home to some of the best yoga studios in the world and attracting some of the most highly regarded teachers and practitioners, it’s easy to see why wellness tourism is alive and well in Ubud. Once upon a time, Ubud was the …
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Bali is one of the most popular destinations on social media. The impact that platforms like Instagram and TikTok have had on tourism development on the Island of the Gods is undeniable. The Insta vs. Reality or Expectation vs. Reality trend is nothing new. The hashtag started trending online in the mid-2010s. Yet, it’s still …
Bali’s coastal resorts of Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu are becoming more and more famous for their incredible range of beach clubs. In Canggu, for example, tourists can spend a day hanging out at Finns Beach Club or even the metropolis of Atlas Beach Fest. Down in Uluwatu, visitors are split for choice, spend a day …
Bali is no stranger to traffic; whether in Kuta, Ubud, Denpasar, or Canggu, the island is getting busier and busier, and traffic is seemingly forever mounting up. This is nothing new; however, the sheer volume of traffic on Bali’s roads has been increasing for well over two decades, with a short, sharp drop during the …
It is fair to say that Bali’s Kuta Beach is synonymous with a classic beach vacation. And a boozy one at that. Just fifty years ago, Kuta Beach welcomed some of the first tourists who ventured to Bali. Over the course of the last half-century, Kuta Beach has undergone an incredible transformation. The tourist resort …
Bali, as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, depends on the tourism sector for economic survival. Millions of tourists from around the world and all across Indonesia visit Bali every year to soak up the sun, learn about the unique culture and indulge in the hospitality of the island and its …
Tourism businesses in Bali were rightly concerned about what life could look like after the pandemic. They needn’t have worried too much. The latest figures show that even in the height of the low season, travelers are still arriving in Bali. The latest data shows that even in the quiet months, tourists are still choosing …
Community leaders at Bali’s world-famous Kuta Beach have confirmed that they will continue to go above and beyond to ensure tourists have a relaxed experience at the seaside. Kuta Traditional Village has announced that they will work to eliminate aggressive and pushy hawkers on the beach. They have told reporters how this kind of ‘assertiveness’ …
Tripadvisor has announced the best of the best traveler’s choice awards for 2023, and one of Bali’s most iconic beaches has come in second place. This beach may be one of the most famous spots in the whole of the province and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The top ten beaches in …
Tourism leaders in Bali are predicting a boom in demand for watersports activities. Everything from parasailing to banana boating, snorkeling, and jet skis. As more direct flights from China to Bali are confirmed, tourism leaders have an inkling that demand for watersports activities will soar. Speaking to reporters, I Ketut Jaman, CEO of Bali Melali …
Local leaders in Bali are calling on the regency government to take urgent action to increase safety measures at Nusa Penida’s famous Broken Beach. The calls come in the hours after a tourist from India tragically fell to his death from the cliff top of the popular photo spot. The 33-year-old man, known by his …
Officials in Bali have announced that they have plans to create billboards in foreign languages to help build awareness amongst visitors to the island on how to behave. The announcement comes just days after the provincial government confirmed that they had launched a dedicated task force to crack down on foreigners working illegally on the …