Civil society groups in Denpasar demand moratorium on Bali tourism expansion
Three Bali-based organisations used an ecological justice concert in Denpasar on Sunday night to demand a moratorium on new tourism developments and a…
Tourism & Hospitality
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Denpasar airport: what Bali’s main airport is called and where it is
Denpasar airport is the common name for I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali’s main air gateway. Here is where it is, what it is called, and…
West Bali hideaways promoted as tranquil alternative to south Bali crowds
A recent travel feature and independent guides present West Bali’s hilltop retreats, coastal villages and boutique resorts near West Bali National Par…
Bali reiterates welcome to tourists but warns foreigners to obey immigration and cultural rules
Bali officials and tourism authorities say the island remains welcoming to foreign visitors but are stepping up efforts to ensure tourists follow immi…
Safety and power upgrades completed for Mandalika’s October MotoGP round
The Mandalika circuit operator and Indonesian authorities say fire protection and electrical infrastructure have been completed as part of wider prepa…
Mount Abang hiking trail to close 21 and 26 September for temple ceremonies
Authorities and community leaders in Bangli will close the Mount Abang hiking trail on 21 and 26 September 2026 for major Hindu ceremonies linked to P…
Sudaji Peace Trail Fun Run draws 144 runners in Buleleng
The inaugural six-kilometre run in Sudaji village combined sport, rural tourism and environmental activities, drawing 144 runners and spotlighting Bal…
Guyana crash victim from Jembrana set for multi-stop return to Bali
The remains of Indonesian migrant worker Komang Tedy Arsa Biantara Putra, who died in a traffic accident in Guyana, are scheduled to reach Jakarta on…
New qualifying and pit-lane rules applied at Mandalika Racing Series round
Organisers of the Pertamina Mandalika Racing Series 2026 are applying revised qualifying, pit-lane and warm-up procedures at the fourth round at Manda…
Nusa Penida fun run draws 112 participants in tourism push
A 5-kilometre fun run in Nusa Penida drew 112 participants on 19 September 2026, with Klungkung officials using the event to promote sport tourism and…
Youth climbing cup in Buleleng selects 136 athletes for Porprov Bali 2027
The Buleleng Climbing Competition Cup and Pra-Porprov lead event on 19–20 September 2026 brought together 136 young climbers from a pool of 413 studen…
Indonesia weighs bundles and subsidies as higher fuel surcharge lifts airfares
Indonesia’s tourism authorities are working with airlines and industry players on flight subsidies and bundled travel packages as higher fuel surcharg…
Badung Drafts Plan for Bankamda Security Role at Tourist Sites
Badung Regency is drafting a plan to involve the customary village security body Bankamda in supervising tourism areas and is studying budget support…
Pemuteran’s community-led marine tourism and coral restoration model
Pemuteran Tourism Village on Bali’s northwest coast has built a marine tourism model around long-running Biorock coral restoration, community-managed…
Super Air Jet Adds Bandung–Bali Service in Six-Route Domestic Push
Super Air Jet is adding a direct Bandung–Bali link as part of six new domestic routes from Bandung, supported by schedule filings and Indonesian airpo…
