Indonesia lifts airline fuel surcharge ceiling on domestic flights to 40%
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has raised the maximum fuel surcharge on domestic economy-class tickets from 30% to 40% of the upper fare limit…
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Garuda moves to piece-based baggage, sets 23kg limit per bag
Garuda Indonesia has adopted a piece-based checked baggage system effective 1 September 2026.
Garuda Indonesia switches to piece-based checked baggage from 1 September
Garuda Indonesia has changed its checked-baggage rules from a weight-based system to a piece-based allowance for tickets issued from 1 September 2026,…
New Nusa Penida ticketing system causes queues; Diamond Beach fees halted
A new integrated ticketing system for tourist attractions on Nusa Penida caused queues and traffic congestion when it launched on 1 September.
AYANA Bali to open new 2,300-seat Grand Ballroom on September 1
AYANA Bali says its new 1,850-square-meter Grand Ballroom will open commercially on September 1, 2026, with bookings already accepted for Q4 2026 and…
Badung Turns 2026 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Into Sport Tourism Showcase
Badung Regency is promoting sport tourism through the 23rd Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang, a month-long 2026 surfing event at Padang Padang Beach with 24…
Udayana travel-medicine expert details three-step mosquito-risk plan for Bali
A Udayana University travel-medicine specialist urges Bali-bound travellers to plan health measures before departure, protect themselves against mosqu…
Thermal Drone Used in Search for Missing Polish Visitor at Jembrana Beach
A 44-year-old foreign visitor named Marcin was reported missing at Tembles Beach in Jembrana on 30 August 2026, prompting a multi-agency search using…
Barong Melali Community Ride Draws 335 Cyclists Across Gianyar
A community cycling event organised by the Barong Cycling Team drew 335 riders over a 140.5-kilometre route from Batubulan through Gianyar and neighbo…
Karangasem tourism eases in 2026 as Candidasa coastal works weigh on visits
Karangasem’s hotel and tourism industry reports a near-20% fall in visits in 2026 versus 2025, with Candidasa cited as a key drag. Official tourism da…
BPBD Data Show Drought Affecting 529 Bali Households
Bali’s disaster management agency has recorded drought impacts on 529 households in Buleleng, Jembrana and Karangasem between 11 April and 28 August 2…
Bali Immigration Tells Hotels and Villas to Report Foreign Guests via APOA
Indonesia’s immigration authorities are stepping up use of the APOA reporting system in Bali, urging hotels, villas and other accommodation managers t…
Jatiluwih Plans Hands-on Farm and Forest Activities Amid Peak Visitor Season
Jatiluwih in Tabanan is preparing harvest activities, traditional tool-making and a community forest to deepen tourist engagement with its UNESCO-list…
Community Tukad Unda riverside spot in Klungkung falls into disrepair
A community-built riverside spot on the Tukad Unda river in Semarapura Kangin, Klungkung, has fallen into disrepair, with damaged bamboo gazebos and o…
Bali authorities renew visitor warning after indecency and deportation cases
Police and immigration in Bali have renewed calls for visitors to respect Indonesian law, local customs and public order after an Australian was arres…