Why France became Bali’s third-largest foreign market in August
France recorded 41,937 direct arrivals in Bali in August 2026, up 20.42% from July and enough to make it the island’s third-largest foreign market tha…
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Asyinta Sastra
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Denpasar Hosts Bali’s First Fully Open 9-Ball Tournament
The Bali International 9-Ball RBC Open 2026 is underway in Denpasar with 128 players, including 70 international competitors. It is Bali’s first fully…
BMKG Warns of Strong Winds in Three Bali Regencies
BMKG warned of strong winds in three Bali regencies during an Oct. 8–9 warning period and forecast southern Bali waves ranging from 0,5 to 3,5 metres.
Bali consumer group urges equal treatment for domestic and international tourists
Bali’s YLPK consumer-protection group urged tourism businesses to serve domestic and international visitors fairly, while industry representatives sai…
Why Does Equal Service Matter to All Tourists in Bali?
YLPK Bali urged hotels, restaurants, villas and other tourism businesses to serve foreign and domestic visitors fairly, safely and without discriminat…
BMKG warns of high tides across six Bali coastal areas
Indonesia’s weather agency warned of maximum high tides along six Bali coastal areas from Oct. 9 to 18, 2026. The warning coincides with a new moon ex…
BMKG warns Bali of 6-metre waves and coastal flooding
BMKG Denpasar forecast very high waves in the southern Lombok Strait from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11 and coastal flooding in parts of Bali through Oct. 18.
Badung Hosts 35-Country Forum on Copyright Royalties
Indonesia convened delegates from 35 countries in Badung for a three-day dialogue on making cross-border copyright royalty systems more transparent, a…
ITDC and DLU Arrange Sea Transport for Lombok MotoGP
ITDC and DLU arranged Surabaya–Lombok sea transport through Lembar Port from Oct. 4 to Oct. 17, surrounding the Oct. 9–11 MotoGP Mandalika weekend.
Bali lawmaker urges tighter checks on foreign visitors and businesses
A Bali provincial lawmaker has urged immigration officials to scrutinize foreign visitors’ documents and stated purpose, while calling for a regional…
BMKG warns of strong winds in Karangasem and waves up to 3.5 metres
BMKG issued a strong-wind warning for Karangasem on October 7 and forecast southern Bali waves of up to 3.5 metres through October 8, with thresholds…
How to read Bali’s tourism arrival and visitor figures
Bali’s visitor figures measure different parts of tourism. Foreign arrivals, airport passengers, domestic visits and hotel occupancy answer different…
Why Is Bali Seeking Tougher Rules After Foreign-Visitor Violations?
Bali legislator Anak Agung Bagus Tri Candra urged a special tourism regulation and tighter immigration checks after citing foreign-visitor violations,…
Ngurah Rai Airport Handles 15,5 Million Passengers in Eight Months
Ngurah Rai handled 15,5 million passengers and 94 thousand aircraft movements through August 2026. Australian visitors led foreign arrivals.
Lembar–Padangbai ferries schedule 13 sailings each way on Oct. 7
Lembar–Padangbai ferries are scheduled around the clock on Oct. 7, with 13 sailings each way. The crossing takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and adult f…
