Officials in Bali have confirmed that the newly installed auto-gates will make it easier and quicker than ever for tourists to pass through immigration. The news comes as the airport edges closer to its pre-pandemic norm. The Director General of Immigration for Indonesia, Silmy Karim, has spoken to reporters now that the auto-gates are up …
Tourism
Bali is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and is often portrayed as an idyllic island paradise. However, the island is actually 5,780 km², about half the size of Hawa’ii’s Big Island, and much of the tourism offering is concentrated in the south. Specifically, the vast majority of all tourism is concentrated in Badung …
The provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, is a travel destination overlooked by almost every international visitor to the island. It’s understandable that Bali is a destination sought after for its tropical beaches and dense green jungles. Yet Denpasar has a lot to offer. For most Bali lovers, Denpasar is a purely functional designation, a place …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia. As the gateway to the country’s leading tourist destination, Bali Airport welcomes millions of passengers every year. Travel data shows that Bali Airport is serving even more international flight routes than this time last year. In fact, this is the …
Tourists in Bali are being urged to be mindful of where and when they swim in the ocean. The warnings come after an Indonesian tourist lost his life after being swept out to sea from Seminyak Beach. The incident took place on Seminyak’s Double Six Beach. A 61-year-old grandfather and his grandson paddled in the …
Tourists visiting Bali are increasingly interested in learning more about the island’s culture and history. There is no better way to immerse in Balinese culture than during a visit to the world-famous Penglipuran Village. Tourists visiting Penglipuran Village can now take the experience to a deeper level. The local community is renting out traditional Balinese …
Police in Bali have confirmed that both tourists and residents can apply for a police escort through the island at any time. The confirmation comes after a viral video revealed a tourist may have bribed a police officer to escort him through heavy traffic in a non-emergency situation. An old Instagram story went viral this …
Tourists making plans to travel by boat over the next few days may want to check the weather conditions first. Weather forecasts show that high waves and storms are predicted to fall over Bali this weekend and into next week. An early warning was issued by the Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BBMKG) Region …
Tourists planning to hike Bali’s sacred Mount Agung in the coming month or so will need to revisit their plans. Officials have confirmed that the famous Besakih Hiking Trail to the summit of Mount Agung will be closed temporarily. The closure is due to a series of Balinese Hindu ceremonies that must be carried out …
As a destination, Bali is ideal for family holidays, with resorts like Sanur, Kuta, and Legian all offering plenty of family-friendly hotels and activities for little ones; it’s obvious why the Island of the Gods has become the go-to vacation destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors over the years. Bali is also a destination …
Bali is a vacation destination that has something for everyone, especially Gen Z travelers. Travel data shows that Gen Zers are keen travelers who have just as much interest in relaxation as they do in experiencing culture and sightseeing. The Nusa Dua wants to see more Gen Z travelers book vacations in the area. Nusa …
Bali’s tourism tax has now been in effect for two weeks, as the funds generated crossed the USD 1 million mark; leaders are reviewing the program so far. Based on feedback from tourists and tourism staff, there are already some changes in the works. The Bali Tourism Office has confirmed that over IDR 12.5 billion …