BMKG Warns of Waves Up to 4 Meters Around Bali
BMKG forecast waves of 1,25 to 4 meters across Indonesian waters from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2026, including waters around Bali. Fishermen and marine ope…
Tourism & Hospitality
Arrivals, rules for visitors, hotels and the tourism industry.
Buleleng Expects Fuel Queues to Ease Within Two Days
Queues at Buleleng fuel stations were expected to ease within one to two days as delayed deliveries from the Manggis depot resumed. Officials said no…
Bali Tourism Group Revives Tourist Insurance Proposal in Denpasar
PUTRI Bali discussed broader tourist-insurance protection in Denpasar on October 15, 2026, as Inda Trimafo Yudha returned as chair for the 2026–2030 t…
3.6 kilograms of suspected liquid cocaine found in bottles at Bali airport
A 36-year-old Brazilian woman identified as TCDS was arrested at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport after officers found suspected liquid cocaine in seven bott…
Amankila in Karangasem plans three-month closure for construction
Amankila in Manggis plans to suspend operations from 20 October 2026 to 19 January 2027 for construction, with Karangasem revenue potentially affected…
Bali targets 1 November start for 11 electric Trans Sarbagita buses
Bali’s transportation agency has set a 1 November target for passenger operations after 11 electric buses arrived, with a 22 October ceremony planned…
Kuta Selatan Hosts International Suicide-Prevention Summit Through Wednesday
Hundreds of delegates from more than 30 countries met at The Apurva Kempinski Bali for Indonesia’s first hosting of the sixth International Zero Suici…
Lombok schedules five public events after Mandalika MotoGP
Five public events are scheduled across Lombok from 17 to 31 October after the Mandalika MotoGP, including races, a heritage yoga programme, a Sasak p…
What Denpasar’s Tourism Spending Data Means for Local Businesses
A 2024 Denpasar study found accommodation captured 40,45 percent of international visitors’ daily spending. Food, transport, wellness, guiding and wat…
APPI forum in Denpasar warns Bali consumers about debt and data theft
APPI’s Multifinance Day 2026 in Denpasar brought 26 financing companies together to promote responsible borrowing, consumer protection and personal-da…
Bali visitor visa: why 90 days does not mean a 90-day stay
Indonesia’s official Visitor Visa separates the 90-day entry window from the 30-day stay, a distinction that shapes how Bali visitors plan arrival and…
What Indonesia’s visitor growth means for Bali hospitality
Indonesia recorded 1,60 million foreign-tourist visits in August 2026. January-August arrivals reached 10,58 million, while Bali remained the leading…
India rises to Badung’s third-largest visitor market
India became Badung’s third-largest foreign visitor market in September after arrivals rose 19,44 percent from August to 43.027. Australia led the mon…
MotoGP Mandalika Continues Saturday in Lombok
Saturday’s Mandalika programme includes MotoGP practice and qualifying, a VIP Village Pit Lane Walk, and a 13-lap sprint scheduled for 15.00 WITA on O…
Mandalika MotoGP drives Senggigi hotel bookings to 95%
Hotels in Senggigi, West Lombok, reported bookings of up to 95% ahead of the Oct. 9-11 Mandalika MotoGP, with several properties already fully booked.
