Tourism stakeholders from across Bali gathered for a Nawacita Tourism Bali sharing session in Denpasar over the weekend. Attendees and speakers included Made Mangku Pastika, who is the former Governor of Bali and ex-Police Chief for Bali. The Head of the Bank of Indonesia for Bali, Trisno Nugroho, and the President of UID Bali Campus, …
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The end of January has arrived, which marks the beginning of the low season in Bali. Hotel managers in the popular resort area of Legian have already seen a drop in room occupancy over the last week. After the busiest Christmas and New Year period since 2019, hotels in Legian have shared how the holidays …
Indonesia’s Minister of Law and Human Rights and the Directorate General of Immigration has publicly announced a new way for tourists to extend their visas. It is now possible for tourists in Indonesia who entered the country on a visa on arrival or an electronic visa on arrival to apply to extend their stay online. …
Once the busiest beach in Bali, since the borders reopened in February 2022, Kuta Beach has seen fewer visits than local tourism leaders would have hoped. While last year has been noted as a resounding success for tourism in Bali as the island emerged from the pandemic, tourism business owners in the Kuta area have …
Police in Nusa Penida have announced that swimming on world-famous Kelingking Beach will be prohibited for the foreseeable future. They have also announced a swimming ban on two more of the island’s famous natural landmarks; Diamond Beach and Angel Billabong Beach. This is due to rising safety concerns about the picturesque coastal destination after a …
Officials in Bali are tightening security operations along Kuta Beach in light of a recent attack on tourists. The incident occurred on Monday 16th January, and after an investigation, police can now reveal details of the attack to the public. A task force has been deployed to monitor beach activity, deter criminals, and reassure the …
Bali has only gone and done it again! Is the Island of the Gods ever going to fall off the podium as one of the best travel destinations in the world?! Tripadvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice Awards, the Best of the Best for 2023, and Bali has come in second place. Missing out narrowly …
The first direct flight from mainland China to Bali since the lockdown began arrived on Sunday, the 22nd of January, 2023. Lion Air facilitated the charter flight carrying 210 passengers from Shenzhen to Denpasar. Passengers and crew were personally welcomed to the Islands of the Gods by Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, the Deputy Governor of …
A Russian tourist has been safely evacuated from Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida after being hit by strong waves. The 33-year-old tourist, known by her first initial, M, was saved by Bali Search and Rescue teams on Saturday, 21st January. M has suffered a severe injury to her shoulder but is otherwise uninjured. Police and …
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Center (BBMKG) in Denpasar have warned the public about the increased risk of tidal flooding over the new moon. The beginning of this new lunar cycle is marked by a New Supermoon, which is the term used to describe a new moon that occurs when the moon is at the …
Individuals and business owners in Bali who rent out vehicles to foreign tourists have been warned to be more strict about leasing their cars and bikes. The warning comes from Bali Police, who have been a rise in traffic collisions and other violations involving foreigners, the majority of whom have been renting their vehicle from …
New and improved facilities at Kuta Beach in Bali are now open. As a part of a wider program to develop the stretch of coastline from Kuta through the Seminyak and Legian Beach areas, the provincial and regency government have undertaken a series of initiatives to improve public facilities in the area. Now locals and …