Kuta Beach in Bali welcomes a huge amount of repair work to its beach walk and pavement areas after coastal erosion has destroyed long stretches of the public walkways. The local government had been waiting for high tides to recede before commencing work, and teams have started the repair work this week. The repair work …
Tourism
It is nearly a year since Bali launched its Tourism Tax Levy policy, and new data shows that even fewer tourists are making the contribution than first thought. Figures from 2024 suggested that only 40% of tourists made their IDR 150,000 contribution, but now it seems as few as 35% of tourists are paying their …
The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation is closely monitoring Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the East Flores Islands after it erupted four times on Monday, 20th January. The volcano also erupted several times in November 2024, causing travel havoc in East Nusa Tenggara Province and even in Bali too. The Indonesian Center for …
Demand for luxury and high-end yacht experiences in Bali has been increasing over the last few years. With leaders funneling more investment into developing a super yacht marina in Bali’s Benoa, tourism experts are anticipating a huge boom in demand for yacht rentals in Bali in the years to come. Right now, in Bali, all …
Nature-loving tourists visiting Bali must add West Bali National Park to their travel itinerary. The West Bali Natural Park is one of the last untouched wild landscapes in Bali and is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, including ocean-swimming deer. Mind-blowing footage that has been circulating online shows two feet swimming in …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism announced earlier this month that it would be launching a Clean Tourism Movement to help protect the natural landscapes surrounding some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations. The pilot program is now underway, and activities will kick off in Bali over the weekend. The Clean Tourism Movement is designed …
Tourists who have traveled to Bali over the last few years have spoken to an online community group about their experiences with the Bali Immigration Office. The as-yet formally investigated and anonymously reported messages feature serious accusations that suggest that corruption and extortion are commonplace within the Bali Immigration Office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai …
An investigation is underway in Bali after an Australian toddler died by drowning during a family vacation on the island. The 3-year-old was staying at a private villa with her parents in the North Kerobokan area of Bali when she drowned on Thursday, 16th January. The Head of Public Relations of Badung Police, Ipda I …
One of Bali’s most famous tourist destinations has just introduced a new cashless payment system, making it even easier for tourists and their drivers to navigate the area. Kuta Beach Parking is now operating a card-only payment system. The transition to a cashless payment system was celebrated at Kuta Beach Car Parking Area and Skate …
Bali Police have been speaking to the media about the impact that environmental degradation could have on the island’s tourism industry. Bali, as a destination, is synonymous with pristine white sandy beaches, wild green jungles, and vast expanses of rice paddies, not to mention stunning coral reefs and active volcano peaks. The Regional Police Chief …
Tourists visiting Bali’s Kuta Beach must be extra mindful of where they are walking after more intense rain, high tides and storms have damaged the concrete beach walk. The paved surface has been completely destroyed in places, leaving the walkway dangerous for pedestrians. Intense abrasion has been recorded across Kuta Beach for decades. The sand …
In response to public concern, the Denpasar City Government has revealed why it has installed unsightly zinc fencing around properties that were previously used as cafes and tourist hangouts at Duyung Beach in Sanur. The Denpasar City Government has confirmed that it is funding and constructing a new public park and a series of public …