Bali’s most famous beach resort will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party for the public. The Kuta Beach New Year’s Eve party is loved by residents and tourists from all over the world and is laid on by the Badung Regency Government. Come the stroke of midnight Kuta Beach will be lit up with …
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As the festive season gets started in Bali, over one million tourists are packing their bags and getting ready to jet off to paradise. With many of Bali’s top attractions featuring animals as entertainment, an animal welfare organization is calling on tourists to make wise decisions when it comes to where they visit and if …
Leaders in Indonesia have been vocal this year about their vision for establishing sustainable and culturally respectful tourism across the archipelago, especially in Bali. Now, top tourism stakeholders and industry leaders have come together for Eco Tourism Week 2023. As part of a collective effort to support more sustainable and climate-friendly tourism, leaders came together …
Leaders in Bali have committed to eliminating the practice of ‘gacong’ from the island. Gacong is the local word used to refer to tour guides who put pressure on tourist attractions to pay them a commission for bringing guests, despite not having a business relationship with the venue. The practice has been widespread across Bali’s …
Bali is an island of two halves. There is a side of the island that is dedicated to tourism. It’s busy and bustling and caters to tourists’ every need. Then, there is another side of the island, not too far off the beaten track, where tourists looking to switch off completely can enjoy the sleepy …
New Year’s Eve in Bali this year is set to be bigger and better than ever. With the island’s biggest beach clubs, nightclubs, and entertainment venues each pulling out all the stops to create a memorable evening, tourists are spoilt for choice as to where they want to call in 2024. Bali’s GWK Cultural Park …
Cases of Covid-19 are on the rise in Bali. While the caseload remains relatively low, one person has died while testing positive, and now officials are urging the community to be proactive in their approach to mitigating the spread of the virus. In total, 60 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by health officials in …
It’s official! Bali will be busier than at any other time of year this Christmas and New Year period. Leaders have confirmed that Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International will be receiving a huge surge in passengers from the 19th of December to the 3rd of January, with one million travelers set to pass through …
Souvenir shopping and growing for holiday bargains is a great way to spend a day in Bali. When all the day trips are ticked off the bucket list it’s time to stock up on treats and trinkets from Bali’s best markets. As a resort, Kuta has quietened down over the last few years. While destinations …
The beauty of Bali as a travel destination is the huge range of accommodation options to choose from. Whether tourists are looking for a super budget-friendly bed and breakfast or the height of five-star luxury, whatever the travel style, Bali goes above and beyond. One of the most popular accommodation options in Bali is to …
With 2023 coming to a close, top tourist attractions in Bali are already looking to the year ahead. In 2024, there are set to be some big changes in Bali, and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies is targeting the welcoming of 11.4 million international arrivals across the country. Bali is the biggest tourist …
Immigration officials in Bali are calling on tourists to start the electronic visa-on-arrival system as much as possible. While visa on-arrival will be available to arrange at Bali Airport for the foreseeable future, officials are encouraging tourists to use the e-VoA service to help reduce queues. At a special event held at the Hilton Garden …