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This Weeks Bali News
New Water Taxi Routes To Connect Tourists Directly To Canggu
Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving.
With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One solution has received near-unanimous support: make use of the island’s surrounding waters for transportation.
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Bali Prepares To Host Massive International Sports Event In Top Tourism Hotspot
Bali is low-key becoming a sports tourism destination…who’d have thought it! From gyms to yoga, MMA to running, Bali is a hive of activity when it comes to sporty folks, both local residents and tourists alike. This month, the island is set to host a fun run for 20,000 eager participants in a very exciting destination indeed.
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Starlux Airlines Establishes Taipei-Bali Gateway, Reshaping Southeast Asia’s Aviation Landscape
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral air connectivity, Starlux Airlines will inaugurate a new five-times-weekly service linking Taiwan’s capital with Indonesia’s premier leisure destination on October 1, 2026. The carrier’s deployment of its modern Airbus A321neo fleet on this route signals a strategic pivot toward capturing growing demand for point-to-point travel between Northeast and Southeast Asia, while simultaneously positioning Taipei as an increasingly vital hub for transcontinental connections.
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Bali To Introduce Legal Changes To Improve Tourist’s Experience On Vacation
Better never stops in Bali’s tourism sector. With more than half of the province’s GDP generated from tourism both political and business leaders on the island are always striving to improve.
The Bali Government have confirmed that it is working on a plan to introduce new policy that will help improve tourists experience of the island.
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Bali Flights Disrupted by Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Ash in April 2026
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki’s ash clouds are forcing widespread flight cancellations to Bali despite I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport remaining technically operational. The eruptions in eastern Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara region are sending volcanic particles into critical air corridors serving one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs. Carriers operating routes from India, Australia, and Southeast Asia have suspended rotations or diverted aircraft mid-journey as ash dispersal forecasts deteriorate along approach and departure paths. Thousands of passengers face rebooking delays and extended stays as the volcano continues to disrupt regional traffic.
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Bali’s Weird Weather: Why the Dry Season may have Arrived 30 Days Early
On my morning Bali Weather Forecast, brought to you by Bali Travel and Real Estate News, I’ve spent the last several weeks discussing a phenomenon that is, quite frankly, unsettling. Something weird is happening with our weather—something I haven’t seen once in my 29 years of living and working on this island.
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Indonesia, Australia strengthen ties to combat online radicalization
Indonesia’s National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) sought stronger cooperation with Australia in combating online radicalization and terrorism financing during talks in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 8.
While hosting Australian Ambassador for Counter-terrorism Gemma Huggins, BNPT Secretary Bangbang Surono emphasized that both nations share concerns over the spread of extremist narratives online targeting children and teenagers.
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Bali Police Make Serious Commitment To Improve Tourist Safety
Bali Police have renewed their commitment to keeping tourists safe after embassies issued travel warnings to holidaymakers last week.
The South Korean Embassy issued travel warnings to citizens following reports of crime against tourists in top resort destinations.
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Demand For Bali Travel High Despite Global Unrest And Rising Travel Costs
Bali is a resilient place. The people and the culture of this island, as well as the landscape itself, have faced unimaginable adversity over the centuries and have stood strong in the face of strife time after time.
As geopolitical tensions are rattling the world’s tourism sector, Bali is proving to be as in demand as ever.
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Beach Upgrade Project Set To Be Completed By Peak Season In Bali Tourist Resort
Kuta Beach has been one of the most famous beach resorts in Bali. Known for its incredible surf, family-friendly hotel resorts, and vast expanse of sand, Kuta has earned its place as the destination of choice for millions of tourists every year.
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Last Week’s News
Garuda Indonesia Sets Bali as Hub for Eastern, International Routes
Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is making Bali a hub for Eastern Indonesia, connecting it with international routes to strengthen the regional economy, including tourism.
“We are optimizing Denpasar’s role as an international hub integrated with eastern Indonesia, particularly Papua,” said an official of Garuda Indonesia, Dewa Bagus Rendra Maha Putera in Denpasar, Bali on Thursday
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Bali’s Ubud Becomes Safer For Tourists To Explore On Foot
For anyone who has visited Bali before, you will be all too aware of how the island’s sidewalks and pavements are generally in pretty bad condition.
From broken paving slabs to gaping holes in the sidewalk, the situation is a cause for concern for both local community members and tourists. That’s about to change.
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Bali Immigration Announce New Way To Report Badly Behaved Tourists
By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7 million international arrivals.
While the vast majority of visitors to the province obey the law and honor local culture, there is always a small minority who commit major violations and cause problems to local community members and tarnish the island’s image.
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Bali’s Controversial Fee System Could Change Tourism Forever
In the grand scheme of things, Bali is one of the most affordable and accessible travel destinations in the world. That being said, it is a destination that can secretly become expensive very quickly, and we’re not talking about the temptations of exploring Uluwatu’s gorgeous shopping boutiques.
From restaurant taxes to destination entry fees, to attraction tickets and visa costs, here, we thought it was about time to explore all of Bali’s hidden fees so that tourists and holidaymakers can accurately budget for their upcoming trips.
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Concerns Raised Over High Visitor Numbers To Top Bali Cultural Landmark
There are many landmarks and cultural heritage sites in Bali that are world famous. Whether it be the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple floating on the lake or the iconic Kelingking Beach viewpoint in Nusa Penida, Bali has more than its fair share of bucket list destinations.
There is, however, one spot that has caught travelers’ attention for over a decade.
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Bali Tourists’ List Of Do’s and Don’ts Revisited For 2026 Travelers
It has been three years since Bali published its list of Do’s and Don’ts for travelers. The list of acceptable behavior from visitors was hoped to set a new precedent for tourists, admitting a rise in unruly and disrespectful behavior.
As the island is expecting to welcome a record-breaking number of tourists in 2026, the majority of whom are visiting for the first time, we thought it was a good moment to revisit the list.
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Bali Tourists Issued Urgent Warnings About Visiting Bucket-List Island Destination
The rainy season is coming to a close in Bali and across Indonesia. While the end of the rain brings a sense of relief in many ways, as the country begins to recover after one of the most intense and destructive rainy seasons in living memory, another threat is just around the corner: drought and wildfires
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Tourists Warned Increasing Volcanic Activity In East Java Could Impact Bali Travel
Tourists traveling to Bali and across Indonesia must always be on alert for volcanic eruption alerts. Indonesia sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire, and Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Batur and Mount Agung.
This week, seismologists are closely watching Mount Semeru on Bali’s neighbouring island of Java.
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Bali Pivots Approach To Attract More Tourists In 2026
Bali is one of the most adaptable tourism destinations in the world. As a travel destination, Bali is one of the most responsive to trends and keen to deliver.
This capacity to pivot and change at a moment’s notice is one of the many reasons why the island is the number one travel destination in the world in 2026.
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Sanur’s Fresh Feel Is Attracting A New Generation Of Holidaymakers
Sanur is Bali’s original vacation resort and has proven to stand the test of time. Sanur has changed and evolved over the decades and is now settling into its new era as Indonesia’s leading medical tourism destination.
It is not only medical tourists who have Sanur on their dream destination list, but also a whole new demographic of younger and wellness-oriented travellers.
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