It is that time of year again! It is the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards. The awards are always a big moment for Bali, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations that is constantly working to prioritize cultural and community-based travel for the masses. In years gone by, Bali has won …
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Despite being one of Bali’s biggest development projects, the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park Project, also referred to locally as Disneylandnya, has not hit headlines since 2023. As the local government settles fully into this new term in office, all eyes are firmly set back on major development initiatives. Bali’s Jembrana Regency is one of the …
Bali is urged to renew its commitment to protecting green landscapes and the island’s cultural heritage. The calls come from respected tourism professor Dr. I Wayan Suardana, SST.Par., M.Par., from Udayana University in Denpasar. The lecturer is urgently calling for leaders to protect Bali’s forest and upstream landscapes as development in coastal regions booms. Speaking …
The community of Sanur has kicked back over proposals to construct a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in the waters around Sidakarya in South Denpasar, off the shore of the popular tourism hotspot. Sanur is one of Bali’s most popular tourist resort areas and has undergone a huge redevelopment over …
Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival is just days away, and anticipation in Bali’s arts and cultural capital is building. Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival is one of the most significant international cultural events of the year in Bali, and tickets are still available. Ubud’s Writers and Readers Festival will be held at venues across Ubud …
Bali’s new shuttle bus service in Sanur is making holiday travel so much easier for tourists. The service that was initially on trial and has now become a permanent service, is serving up to 1,000 tourists per day. The electric shuttle bus service now operating around Sanur is being used and increasingly appreciated by international …
Leaders in Bali have been responding to public complaints about illegal motorcycle taxi drivers operating in top tourism destinations. To complicate matters for tourists, some drivers toggle between operating legally and breaking the law when it is convenient, beneficial, and seemingly easy to get away with. Following up on complaints from local residents in Legian, …
Tourists in Bali who are planning on visiting any of the island’s leading monkey attractions are being reminded not to interact with the wild animals. New signage is being introduced at Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest to help remind tourists of the potential risks in engaging with the monkeys. Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest, often …
Bali has reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s best tourism destinations at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Choice Awards 2025. Bali has been named as the Best Island in Asia for travel in 2025, and it’s not hard to see why. The Condé Nast Traveler’s Choice Awards are one of the most highly …
Tourists staying in Bali’s Ubud have been subject to spot checks from Immigration Officers and local community organizers. Immigration teams from the Denpasar Immigration Office conducted spot checks in central Ubud as well as villages around the popular tourism hotspot. Denpasar Immigration has shared video footage of teams conducting spot checks on tourists and foreigners …
Tourists traveling to Bali are being reminded to respect the rules of trekking and hiking in the province. Not only are the rules in place to help protect the sanctity of the island’s peaks, but ultimately to keep tourists safe. The call for tourists to respect the rules of Bali’s peaks is hitting headlines once …
The Badung Regency Government has issued clarifications after concerns were raised that a resort hotel was using the beachfront for private access. In Indonesia, all beaches are open to the public, although some hotels and resorts can rent sections of beach to provide experiences and amenities for their guests on a long-term basis. The clarifications …