Bali has just announced that it will be developing a new port international port off Serangan Island in Denpasar. The port, to be known as Marina International, will be able to accommodate up to 140 luxury yachts. Serangan Island is a little-known destination located between Benoa and Nusa Dua. Serangan Island has been a traditional …
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Bali has just welcomed its new Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regents for another five-year term. As the new cycle formally gets underway, leaders are committing to new promises and targets for the community of Bali. Naturally high on the list of priorities are waste management, traffic congestion, and tourism. The new Regent of Badung, Wayan …
Fly Bali, a commercial helicopter tour provider in Bali, has just obtained a new level of certification that will enable the company to offer a whole new range of services and activities. The company has its sights set on changing the game in Bali by introducing skydiving to the province. After receiving its Air Operator …
Leaders in Bali have issued updates on the highly controversial Uluwatu Sea Wall Project. The development was intended to help secure a crack in the cliff directly beneath the world-famous and deeply spiritually significant Uluwatu Temple. Yet, many local communities and Bali lovers feel that the project has done more harm than good. Initial project …
Normal services have been resumed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after the airport’s only runway was closed for two hours on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. The runway closure caused travel chaos at Bali Airport after 31 flights were delayed due to the major incident. The major incident was caused by an Airfast …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is working to map out the potential for further tourism development in East Bali. This is excellent news for Bali lovers who will soon find it easier than ever to explore the wonders of Karangasem Regency and the East of Bali. The Deputy Minister of Tourism’s, Ni Luh Puspa, spoke …
As Bali welcomes Governor Wayan Koster’s return for his second term, leaders in the province are looking to reissue the Do’s and Don’ts guidelines for Bali tourists. First published in 2023, the list of do’s and don’ts help tourists understand both the laws of the land, and local customs that must be respected. Want to …
Private villa managers in Bali have come together to create the Bali Villa Rental Management Association. The organization is on a mission to tackle the rising number of illegally operating villas in Bali and protect tourists and local business owners. The Bali Villa Rental Management Association was formally inaugurated by the Deputy Governor of Bali, …
The latest travel figures have been released by Bali’s Ngurah Rai Immigration and the stats make for interesting reading. Immigration traffic at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in January 2025 showed an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2024. Speaking to reporters the Head of Immigration Information and Communication Technology, …
Police are urging tourists in Bali to be extremely cautious while driving mopeds and motorcycles on the island following the arrest of a phone snatcher in Ubud. Bali Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a series of drive-by phone robberies. The Police Chief of Gianyar, Kompol Gusti Nyoman Sudarsana, confirmed to reporters that …
Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency has confirmed the release of five adult Hawksbill turtles in Nusa Penida. The turtles were rescued from wildlife poachers and underwent a serious rehabilitation process before returning to the wild. Marine adventures in Bali have been named among the top seven adrenaline-pumping destinations in the world by travel booking platform …
Leaders in Bali are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. In 2025, both the Balinese Hindu festival of Nyepi and the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr will fall on the weekend. With millions of Indonesian families on the move and international tourists in Bali, authorities must coordinate a lot. The Indonesian …