International hotel provider RedDoorz has announced that it will develop more affordable hotel accommodations in Bali. The announcement comes as travel trends show that travelers are favoring private villas over hotels for vacation accommodation on the island. The RedDoorz Founder and CEO, Amit Saberwal, spoke to reporters in Bali this week; he said, “We hope …
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The Head of Immigration at Ngurah Rai has confirmed that tourists will soon be issued with do’s and don’ts travel advice booklets upon arrival in the province. The initiative was launched back in 2023 but was halted after the Tourism Office chose to promote travel guidelines by alternative means. Suhendra, the Head of Immigration at …
Just as leaders in Bali have confirmed that tourists must brace for increased traffic congestion from September, it has been confirmed that a new underpass is set to be given the go-ahead for construction. One such underpass will run from the Tohpati Intersection in Sanur to the Udayana University Intersection at Jimbaran. Bali’s issues with …
Bali Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia, with over 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminals each month; leaders have been working to make things easier and more efficient for travelers on the go. Indonesian Ministers are also investigating ways to make flights more affordable for both domestic and international travellers. I …
For decades, Bali’s tourism leaders have encouraged tourists to visit new and emerging destinations on the island. With the province managed as nine administrative regencies, it is Badung Regency that has become the most popular with tourists. Home to resorts like Canggu, Seminyak, and Uluwatu, leaders want to make it easier for tourists to explore …
In July, Bali saw not one but two helicopters become seriously tangled in kite strings during scenic tourist flights over the island. One helicopter crash landed close to Suluban Beach, and while there were no reported injuries, the situation could easily have ended in tragedy. Indonesia’s Tourism Minister has confirmed he will create new regulations …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has this week listed Bali to discuss the future of tourism on the island. He has responded to an investigation into a beach club that was set to be built in Sanur’s new special economic zone, which is dedicated to medical and wellness tourism. Sanur is one of …
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has issued renewed warnings to foreigners who wish to travel to destinations like Bali on tourist visas and attempt to conduct work activities. Minister Uno has promised ’firm action’ against those who break the conditions of their visas. Minister Uno confirmed that immigration teams will not …
Over the last week, conservation around the idea of creating a tourist casino in North Bali has been hot. With gambling in all forms illegal across Indonesia, the prospect of opening a casino in the island’s poorest regency has been met with a mixed set of responses from politicians, local community leaders, tourism businesses, communities, …
It may only just be August, but Bali’s leading beach clubs and entertainment venues are already organizing New Year’s Eve celebrations. With just a few months to go before the biggest party night of the year, venues are hustling to secure their top artists and organize the night to remember. Bali is home to the …
It is indisputable that Bali’s Uluwatu is one of the island’s hottest destinations right now. But the latest travel figures show exactly how popular the cliff-top resort has become. Calling in international surfers and culture vultures too, Uluwatu ticks all the right boxes for a Bali vacation. Labuan Sait Beach, also known as Padang Padang …
Leaders in Bali have responded to proposed ideas for building a casino in North Bali. The idea has caused quite a stir on the island since gambling in almost all forms is illegal in Indonesia, and there are no legal casinos operating anywhere in the country. The conversation hit the headlines last week, when the …