Leaders in Bali and Java are preparing to launch a game-changing new fast boat service that will connect the provincial capital of Bali, Denpasar, with East Java’s Banyuwangi. This is all part of a move to improve connectivity between East Java and Bali, and improve public transport services for local communities and tourists. The Governor …
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A Russian tourist in Bali has sustained serious injuries after slipping on coral while taking a selfie at a popular beach in the east of the province. The injuries were so serious that the tourist had to receive emergency medical treatment on the beach before being transferred to a local hospital. The Head of Public …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced a new policy that will crack down on businesses on the island that are deemed to be polluting the environment. As stipulated in his Circular Letter Number 9 of 2025 concerning the Bali Clean Waste Movement, the Bali Provincial Government is forcing businesses to hold much more responsibility for …
Police in Kuta have confirmed the arrest of a Balinese teenager who committed a violent robbery against tourists in the beach resort. The 15-year-old, known by his initials as WPI, attacked an Indian family on Sunday, 30th March 2025. The 15-year-old from Bali’s Karangasem Regency is reported to have driven up to the tourist couple …
Travel trends in Bali are changing. Travel trends in Bali have been changing for a good long while in fact. As tourists’ focus shifts further away from a classic resort hotel vacation and towards private villas and self-organised stays, leaders in Bali are concerned that the number of illegally operating accommodation options on the island …
Traffic Police in Bali’s oldest tourism resort of Sanur have stepped in to help tackle major congestion issues hitting the vacation hotspots. Sanur is best known for its quiet coastal charms, but as the national public holidays roll on, more tourists are traveling to the coast and to Sanur Harbour to connect with the islands …
A local teenager in Bali’s Nusa Penida died after being overcome by waves off Pandan Beach on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. While members of the public and emergency services worked to save the young man’s life, he passed away late in the afternoon. The 18-year-old, known by his initials MS, was out surfing with two …
Indonesia is in the middle of the Lebaran holiday. The series of public holidays are celebrated nationally over Eid al-Fitr. Millions of Indonesian families travel all over the country to make the most of the public holidays, with tens of thousands visiting Bali. Travel forecasting shows that there are a few busy days ahead in …
Legendary singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will visit Bali in 2025 for an intimate event set to be hosted at Uluwatu Surf Villas on the Bukit Peninsula. The acoustic superstar will play to a limited crowd, so those who want to attend must buy their tickets quickly. In an event that has been nearly 15 years in …
The Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has signed an agreement with the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia, committing to work together to develop sustainable tourism in the country, especially in tourism hotspots like Bali. Minister Wardhana, has signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and the Central Statistics …
A major security operation is underway in Bali. Operation Ketupat Agung 2025 is a nationwide security mission in Indonesia to promote safety and security during the Nyepi and the Lebaran Eid al-Fitr religious festivals and the subsequent public holidays. The operation kicked off on 20th March and will be in place until 8th April 2025. …
Late last month, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster issued a circular letter, a form of legislative policy update, focusing on ‘New Order for Foreign Tourists While in Bali.” The policy updates have been well-received by tourism businesses in the province, but the legislative changes could result in the closure surveillance of tourists to ensure that everyone …