Jimbaran Conference Urges Bali to Prioritise Quality Tourism
Speakers at a tourism conference in Jimbaran said Bali should measure success by community benefits, cultural respect and environmental protection, no…
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Tourism Ministry Rejects Bali Hotel Sales as Sign of Decline
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry said Bali’s hotel and accommodation listings for sale reflect business dynamics, not necessarily an industry decline, as…
India Ranks Third Among Bali’s Foreign Visitor Markets
India ranked third among Bali’s foreign visitor markets from January through July 2026, recording 318,948 arrivals behind Australia and China.
BMKG Warns of Rougher Southern Waters Around Bali on Sept. 23
BMKG forecasts clear-to-cloudy weather in Bali on Sept. 23, with temperatures of 19–32 °C. Waves could reach 2 metres or more in several southern wate…
Ngurah Rai Airport Schedules Three-Scenario Emergency Exercise
Ngurah Rai International Airport will hold a coordinated emergency drill on Sept. 23, testing responses to a building fire, a security disturbance and…
Bali Reports Stable Arrivals as Levy Reaches Rp289 Billion
Bali officials reported stable daily tourist arrivals as foreign-tourist levy receipts reached Rp289 billion (about US$18.1 million) by Sept.
BMKG reports M5.3 earthquake northwest of East Manggarai
BMKG reported a magnitude 5.3 earthquake northwest of East Manggarai on Sept. 21. Its tsunami modelling found no tsunami potential, with shaking felt…
BMKG Flags 3.5-Metre Waves South of Bali
BMKG forecast waves of up to 3.5 metres south of Bali on Sept. 22, while the Bali Sea was expected to remain lower. Conditions varied by route and por…
Indian arrivals via Ngurah Rai average about 1,415 per day in September
Immigration data from Ngurah Rai show arrivals of Indian citizens to Bali rising in September 2026, averaging about 1,415 entries per day via the airp…
Bali deepens airline and OTA cooperation to raise foreign tourist levy compliance
Bali Governor Wayan Koster says the province is deepening cooperation with international airlines and major online travel agencies to improve complian…
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…
Bali visa on arrival: who can get it, how long it lasts and what it costs
Indonesia’s Bali Visa on Arrival is the standard tourism entry route for short stays. Here is who can use it, how long it lasts, what it costs, and wh…
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…
