Dealing with Indonesian immigration is becoming increasingly digitalized and straightforward. For most tourists, the only interaction they need to have with immigration is to apply online for the eVisa on Arrival and pass through the autogates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International upon arrival and departure. For those who need to stay longer or plan on taking part in specific activities while in...
Bali is making some pretty solid efforts to improve its infrastructure issues. While some may say that far more needs to be done, and quickly, like in the case of the island’s waste management issues, there are some problems that the island’s leaders are tackling in a timely manner, improving day-to-day life for both local residents and tourists. One of the basic infrastructure issues...
The AI Revolution is happening right before our eyes. The travel sector is quickly adapting to keep up with AI advances, and in Bali, leaders are hopeful that the technology can help promote new destinations, grow local businesses, and support tourists with their travel needs. In December 2025, the Indonesian national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, launched its very own AI...
The creation of the Dharma Dewata Tourism Task Force is already having an impact across Bali’s top tourism resorts. Earlier this week, officers confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian national found to be engaging in criminal activities and having overstayed his visa. In the popular community of Sayan, just outside Ubud, leaders have come together to partner with the Tourism Task Force and formally...
Lombok is soaring in demand by travelers so far in 2026. With the island located just a short fast boat crossing from Bali, it’s easy to see why so many Bali-bound holidaymakers are adding a few days in Lombok to their itinerary. There are many ways to get to Lombok from Bali, and a new fast-boat service has just made things even easier. Lombok is establishing itself as a major...
Don’t just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News New Immigration Task Force Deployed In Bali As Island Prioritizes Tourist Safety Bali is deploying a new Immigration Task...
With more than 60% of Bali’s GDP derived from tourism, global conflicts and geopolitical tensions are of inherent concern to the island, its economy, and the livelihoods of local people. With the island set to welcome more than 7.5 million international tourists in 2026, and millions more domestic tourists, the concern running through everyone’s minds, both tourists and tourist business owners...
Bali’s busiest region for tourism, Badung Regency, which is home to the island’s most established resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua, is now officially home to one million vehicles. This is kind of mind-blowing, especially since there are only half a million registered residents in the regency. This might just explain why traffic congestion in...
The Bali Provincial Government is being sued by the investors of the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project. The highly controversial project was axed by the Bali Provincial Government in November 2025 after officials found a series of major building violations. Now, the investors are suing for losses. In November 2025, the Bali Provincial Government issued formal demolition orders to the PT...
One of Bali’s primary objectives is to develop sustainable and culturally respectful tourism. With the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism on board to create sustainable tourism as standard nationwide, Bali could look to other top destinations for inspiration. Bali may be Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, and the province that the nation looks towards when exploring tourism...
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