Officials in Bali have confirmed that online ride-hailing services are legal in Indonesia. The confirmation comes after a video went viral online of a local taxi driver harassing domestic tourists for using an online taxi service. The local taxi driver has since been arrested and questioned, but the incident bought the issue to the table …
Tourism
Over the last few weeks, there have been some big changes for tourists heading to Bali. The provincial government has doubled down on its commitment to create sustainable and cultural-based tourism. As a result, Governor Wayan Koster announced a list of rules that all tourists must adhere to during their stay on the island. The …
Bali’s Kuta Beach has long been the most popular resort area on the island. The iconic vacation destination was visited by the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies this weekend, who took an early morning run along the beach walk. Minister Uno says that things are looking up in Kuta. Minister Uno, who is …
As the high season gets underway in Bali, police in Badung Regency are taking a proactive stance against potentially ‘lawless’ foreigners. Badung Regency is the most popular area of Bali for tourists, home to resorts like Kuta, Legion, Seminyak, Canggu, and Uluwatu. Badung Police have announced the launch of a 16-day operation titled ‘Operation Nusa …
Although hiking activities on Bali’s mountains have been banned in recent weeks by the provincial Governor, Wayan Koster, development in and around the island’s most iconic volcano remains underway. A new amphitheater will be built in Kintamani for cultural shows and will offer breathtaking views of Mount Batur. A new amphitheater will be built close …
Did you know that Bali is home to the biggest beach club in the world? Atlas Beach Club in Canggu is the biggest entertainment venue in Bali, featuring not only the beach club itself but a lifestyle center, food courts, luxury night club, and community hub. As Atlas Beach Club approaches its first anniversary, the …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has reiterated his commitment to banning all activities on Bali’s sacred mountains. In the last few weeks, Koster announced that the public, including local Balinese communities, will be banned from stepping foot on the island’s twenty-two mountains except in very specific circumstances. During a speech on Monday, 19th June, Governor Koster …
Bali’s Buleleng Regency is one of the most culturally rich and environmentally diverse regions of the island. Best known for tourism destinations like Lovina Beach and West Bali National Park, there are countless hidden gems to be discovered in this part of the island. The Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Gede Dody Sukma Oktiva …
The Indonesian Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, has issued an insightful infographic containing important guidance on how to stay safe in Bali this holiday season. The Island of the Gods is about to enter the peak vacation season and will welcome thousands of holidaymakers into the province in the coming weeks. Ahead of the high season, …
Tourists heading to Bali can rest assured that security is taken very seriously indeed. Officials from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have confirmed that a passenger was detained by security forces after joking about having explosives in his bag. The incident happened on Thursday, 16th June, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, as passengers …
We all love Bali, right? Ask anyone who has spent more than a few minutes in Bali, and they will be able to reel off half a dozen reasons why they love Bali without even thinking. From the stunning sandy beaches to unrivaled hospitality, from nourishing food to reverent culture, Bali is simply magical. While …
Tourists in Bali will be encouraged to explore the unique culture of the island. In a move to promote sustainable and higher-quality tourism on the island, leaders are working to establish new ways of managing tourists and the travel industry to help ensure tourists have an enjoyable trip and that the island’s heritage is respected. …