When we think about wine-producing regions, France, Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand are among the first places to spring to mind. If someone told you that some of Asia’s best wines are produced in Bali, would you believe them? The island best known for its production of rice, coffee, and oranges is,, in fact,, …
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Bali’s creative city of the further, Nuanu City, in Tabanan Regency is set to welcome over 3 million tourists in 2025. The eco-city features a residential complex, beach club, immersive art spaces, magic botanical garden and more. Nuanu City is also the host of the annual Suara Festival, a celebration of music, art, and culture. …
East Bali could become the island’s hottest tourism destination in 2025. Leaders in the region have set ambitious tourism targets for the year ahead, and with so many incredible natural and cultural wonders to explore, tourists, digital nomads, and even expats looking for a staycation would be wise to add East Bali to their bucket …
Bali’s Penglipuran Village is anticipating a huge surge in the number of visitors over the next week. This is due to the Lunar New Year festival and because this award-winning tourism village is one of the most engaging cultural attractions in the province. Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency is anticipating to welcome 10,000 tourists a …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed the purchase of the land where the former Sari Club stood. The 15 are of land (0.15 hectares) that was previously used by small market traders have been purchased to develop the Bali Peace Park Museum on the site where the 2002 Bali Bombings took place. The Head of …
The global wellness and beauty tourism market is officially worth a whopping USD 5.6 trillion. An almost incomprehensibly large amount of money, and Bali wants its fair share of the action. For tourists wishing to rest, rejuvenate, and relax on the Island of the Gods, the services and experiences on offer are about to become …
Leaders in Bali have been forced to issue media statements after it appeared that Serangan Beach had been renamed. The controversy was sparked after an image circulated online appeared to show Serangan Beach, now named Surf Surf by The Waves. The issue is a particularly sensitive topic after Canggu was renamed ‘New Moscow’ on Google …
The 29th of January 2025 will mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. The festival will be observed until 8th February, with some celebrations continuing through to 12th February. Chinese Indonesians are the fourth largest community in the Chinese diaspora, and the Lunar New Year is a big …
On Monday, 20th January, PARQ Ubud was formally closed down for business after the premises were issued temporary closure notices in November 2024. PARQ Ubud, a well-known residential and creative hub, was closed down by the authorities after it was found to have been developed against a series of business, construction, and environmental regulations. Andrej …
The Indonesian Ombudsman has committed to examining allegations that tourism is being mismanaged in the country, with a special focus on Bali and, even more specifically, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, which was introduced on the 14th of February 2024. There are increasing concerns that the policy has not delivered the changes it promised. On …
Tourism leaders in Bali are calling for changes to be made to the way in which I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is managed. Due to the high volumes of tourists that pass through the airport terminals every year, some leaders want to see the transportation hub managed in a more strategic way. The Chairman …
Bali will be introducing a series of new policies that will help protect local taxi driver’s livelihoods. There will also be more strict enforcement of existing legislation. These updates will also have a knock-on effect on tourists and the public, hopefully for the better. Online taxi companies Grab and GoJek have agreed with the Bali …