Bali has celebrated the opening of a new cultural park. With the huge success of world-class attractions like the GWK Cultural Park, leaders are now looking to develop additional cultural parks to showcase even more nuanced, location-specific elements of Bali life. The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has confirmed that he and his teams …
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Police in Bali have confirmed that they will be increasing night patrols over the next few months. These patrols are set to take place in areas prone to crime, including Benoa Harbour and South Kuta. As Bali prepares for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, police will be tightening up security efforts across the …
For tourists traveling to Bali, riding a moped around the island is something of a rite of passage. For tens of thousands of tourists every year, exploring Bali by moped is a safe and affordable way to navigate around; however, for a small minority, it can result in life-changing tragedy. Bali has long been on …
Tanah Lot Temple is not only one of Bali’s most spiritually significant and recognisable landmarks, but is also one of the most popular cultural attractions on the island. As a top destination, managers have been working to enhance the visitor experience and showcase even more of the island’s unique cultural heritage. The Tanah Lot Temple …
Cruise travel in Bali is experiencing a surge in popularity right now and is poised to become a major travel trend in 2026 and beyond. Over the last five years, Bali has made major infrastructural redevelopments in order to receive jumbo cruise liners and even more tourists. In the last week, two luxury cruise liners …
One top travel boss is celebrating the potential of Indonesian tourism. The CEO of low-cost airline AirAsia has been speaking to the media about how tourists can explore beyond Bali and enjoy all that Indonesia has to offer. Speaking to reporters, the CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, shared his enthusiasm for travel in Indonesia. As …
Tourists travelling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being urged to be extra mindful of their belongings. The update comes after Nusa Penida Police have confirmed that they are investigating four cases of theft reported on the island in the last month. Nusa Penida is considered one of the safest and most relaxed areas of Bali, …
Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …
The Bali Tourism Office has issued warnings to tourism businesses and attractions across the island as bad weather is forecast in the coming week. As Bali is officially in the rainy season, extreme weather warnings can be expected on a regular basis for the next four months. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Wayan …
The Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that it has opened two new offices in Bali. The intention is to ‘strengthen oversight’ of foreigners in the province as well as to provide immigration services to local residents. The two new offices are located in Tabanan and Klungkung, two areas that are gaining popularity …
Bank Indonesia has just launched an innovative new digital payment system for tourists travelling to top destinations like Bali. The new ‘Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack’ will help tourists enjoy a smoother transition to a cashless economy. The new Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack is being rolled out from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. Through …
Leaders in Bali are looking to develop a Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal off the coast of Sanur and Serangan in Bali. Both of these traditional fishing villages are hugely popular with tourists, and communities are sharing a mixed response to the proposed project. Communities in Sanur have been vocal …