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Tourists heading to Bali can add a new landmark to their itinerary. The Turyapada Tower, in the Bedugul Highlands, was built as a telecommunications tower, but leaders in Bali are working to establish the essential infrastructure as a tourism destination in its own right, including the installation of a cable car ride.  Turyapada Tower has been operational as a telecommunications tower for...

Bali Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta stated that sea routes via water taxi services are one solution to reduce congestion in the Canggu area, especially from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. "The sea toll (sea taxi route) is a must, it has been planned, so that people going to Canggu from Ngurah Rai Airport can go directly to Canggu and no longer have to travel by land," Giri said after...

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Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has been making more frequent visits to Jakarta to discuss increased investment in tourism development and provincial infrastructure with the Indonesian Central Government. As Bali is one of Indonesia’s largest contributors to the national GDP, Governor Koster believes the province needs more financial support to improve services for both residents and the 7.5 million...

As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation dreams.  Bali is TripAdvisor’s Best Destination in...

Bali’s Kintamani is one of the fastest-growing destinations on the island. Located in the landlocked Bangli Regency, Kintamani has long been seen as the gateway to Mount Batur. Over the last few years, however, Kintamani has blossomed into a destination in its own right, and to help keep things sustainable, entry fees have been introduced. The Kintamani Special Tourism Area (KSPK) covers...

Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - A transition in seasonal weather has triggered a massive migration of bees across the Bali Mandara Toll Road in Denpasar on Sunday afternoon, Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) confirmed. The unusual event was captured in a viral social media video, showing dozens of motorcyclists forced to an abrupt halt as a thick swarm clouded the path. "Transitional...

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has officially announced a 24-hour suspension of all flight operations to observe Nyepi (Silent Day) 2026. From 6:00 AM on March 19 until 6:00 AM on March 20, 440 commercial flights will be grounded, and the island’s airspace will fall silent to honor the sacred Balinese Hindu tradition.

The Bali Sun Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he is pushing for a new regulation that will crack down on illegal money changers in Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Bali is considered one of the safest travel destinations in the world, but scams are reportedly the biggest cause of concern for travelers.  The issue with fraudulent and scam money changers in Bali has...

DENPASAR - The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) temporarily closed three natural tourist park areas (TWA) from March 18-20, 2026 to honor the implementation of the Holy Day of Nyepi Saka 1948 New Year. "The area will be reopened on Saturday, March 21 at 09.00 WITA," said Head of BKSDA Bali Ratna Hendratmoko as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 11. Temporary closures were imposed...