Leaders in Bali are calling for funds generated through the Bali Tourism Tax Levy to be spent on supporting the island’s waterway management system, known as the subak. This UNESCO-protected water management system has been used on the island for centuries, but rampant development over the last 50 years has hugely affected water flow, and …
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Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has declared the current flooding and natural disasters seen around the province as a force majeure. Devastating floods affected six out of Bali’s nine regencies, with leaders confirming the rainfall was the worst seen in 70 years. The Head of the Communications and Legal Division at I Gusti …
Back in April 2025, the South Korean Government gifted the Bali Provincial Government ten electric shuttle buses as part of a grant to help improve transportation and reduce emissions on the island. These shuttle bus services are now in operation across the central south of Bali. While the first of the buses arrived in Bali …
Bali is on track to hit its tourism targets by the end of the year. While the low season has come around again, the island is on track to welcome more than 7 million international arrivals. Bali Airport is still welcoming a huge number of foreign tourists even as the low season begins. The latest …
Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Wardhana has issued an extended public statement on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and the President of Indonesia in light of recent political unrest and public demonstrations in cities across the country, including in Bali’s Denpasar. On the 28th August, during demonstrations in Jakarta opposing a series of recent government …
Bali’s less-explored regions have a great deal to offer tourists. While areas like Badung Regency welcome the highest number of visitors every year, Bangli Regency, arguably, sees notably fewer tourists, yet has even more to offer. This week, tourism leaders across Bali have been emphasizing their assurances that the province is a safe and welcoming …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has issued urgent statements regarding safety in Bali following nationwide protests. Governor Koster and the tourism industry are clear that the province remains safe for tourists and the situation will take the necessary steps to ensure that remains the case. A statement issued on Tuesday 2nd September from the Office of …
Following a weekend of nationwide protests and demonstrations, leaders in Bali have assured tourists that the province remains a safe and welcoming destination. While embassies and consuls have issued updated advice for tourists, Bali’s busiest resort areas remain largely unaffected by the political activity. Speaking to reporters following the issuance of travel safety updates, the …
Following a weekend of protests across cities in Indonesia, including Bali’s provincial capital Denpasar, embassies, consulates, and consular affairs agencies have been issuing travellers with updated advice for the region. On August 28, 2025, demonstrations took place across Jakarta as public anger grew after a series of new policies and decisions were introduced by the …
Significant changes have been introduced today for tourists travelling to Bali and Indonesia more broadly. The launch of the new All Indonesia app is set to make it easier than ever for tourists and travelers to manage their pre-arrival paperwork and declarations. The launch of the new mandatory All Indonesia App is set to help …
In a world that feels like it is spinning faster every day, there is a lot to be learned from the art of slow travel. Don’t get us wrong, we love a whistle-stop visit to a new place, but it is also essential to slow down and enjoy the view. As Bali is one of the …
Bali’s well-trodden tourist path of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud offers tourists a glimpse at the island’s culture and natural wonders. But step just a little off the path and tourists will discover a series of underrated gems, brimming with cultural heritage just waiting to be explored. For regular tourists to Bali seeking a …