PHRI: Bali hotel occupancy around 80% despite Anak Krakatau flight disruption
Bali’s hotel occupancy was around 80 percent as of 7 September 2026 despite flight disruption linked to Anak Krakatau’s eruption, according to PHRI Ba…
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Asyinta Sastra
The Bali Observer reporter
Denpasar to Divert Traffic for Puri Agung Gelogor Ceremonies, 7–11 September
Denpasar’s Transport Agency will apply diversions, intermittent closures and special parking arrangements around Puri Agung Gelogor from 7–11 Septembe…
Bali Tightens Waste Rules for Hotels, Restaurants and Cafés
Hotels, restaurants and cafés in Bali are being told to sort and process most of their waste at source as the island’s main landfill nears closure, wi…
Gilimanuk ferry link connects Bali and Java via ASDP crossing
Gilimanuk Bay is Bali’s western ferry gateway to Banyuwangi in East Java, carrying passengers and vehicles across the Bali Strait. Travellers should c…
Nusa Penida Drivers Press Klungkung on Attraction Fees and Roads
Drivers in Nusa Penida met Klungkung officials on 6 September 2026 at Caspla Beach Club to criticise how new attraction fees are collected and to dema…
Bali marks Tumpek Uye with free community rabies vaccinations
Bali authorities marked the Tumpek Uye religious observance on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and monkeys at…
Bangli Day Trip Links Ulun Danu Batur Temple with Penglipuran Village
An inland cultural day trip in Bangli can combine Pura Ulun Danu Batur, the island’s key highland water temple overlooking Lake Batur, with Penglipura…
Three principles behind Indonesia’s sustainable tourism villages
IndonesiaWise CEO Amol Titus says tourism villages can spread visitor income beyond cities while protecting nature, community livelihoods and cultural…
Bali’s 6.95m foreign visits spur lawmaker’s call for capacity study
A national lawmaker has urged a full carrying-capacity study for Bali after official data showed 6,948,754 foreign-tourist visits in 2025. The call is…
Gilimanuk Ferry Queues Reach 12 Kilometres During Berth Upgrade
Queues at Bali’s Gilimanuk port stretched to about 12 kilometres as ASDP upgraded the MB II berth and work continued on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry l…
Bali short-term rentals see higher occupancy but weaker rates and revenue
Data compiled by GeoNet Properties from AirDNA and official tourism statistics show Bali’s short-term rental occupancy rising through July 2026 while…
Bali Driving: Three Licence Checks Before You Ride
Visitors in Bali need the right licence for the right vehicle. For short stays, the standard advice is a home-country licence plus an IDP; longer-stay…
Bali Uses Social-Media Creators to Explain Nusa Penida Conservation Rules
Bali’s marine affairs agency is using social-media creators to explain conservation rules for visitors in Nusa Penida and Tulamben, with local reporti…
Bali dog rabies vaccination reaches 57.40%, officials say
Bali vaccinated 327,757 dogs by Sept. 2, 2026, reaching 57.40% of the estimated population. Officials said vaccine supplies are sufficient through yea…
Polish Tourist Found Dead After Three-Day Search in Jembrana
The body of Polish national Marcin Dawid Ryzycki was recovered at Air Kuning Beach after a three-day search following his disappearance at Tembles Bea…
