Raja Ampat postpones new conservation-area service fees after operator talks
Raja Ampat district has delayed new conservation-area service fees for tourism and marine users under a 24 August 2026 circular, citing the need for f…
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Penebel Hot Spring and Cafe Draw Crowds on Maulid Nabi Holiday
Natural hot springs and rice-field cafes in Penebel, Tabanan Regency, drew family groups and couples during the Maulid Nabi public holiday on Tuesday,…
Bali to develop Lt. Col. Wisnu Airport for private jets, emergency landings
Bali’s provincial government is developing Lt. Col. Wisnu Airport in Buleleng as a special-purpose airfield for private jets and emergency landings, l…
Bali Health Agency responds after U.S. issues Zika travel notice
After the U.S. CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel health notice for Bali based on infections in returning travelers, Bali’s Health Agency said routine s…
Explainer: AMDAL, UKL-UPL and SPPL for Bali villa and resort projects
Indonesia requires most Bali property and hospitality projects to secure environmental approval before business and building licences. AMDAL, UKL-UPL…
Island Sky Call at Benoa Port Signals Start of Bali’s 2026–2027 Cruise Season
The Bahamas-flagged Island Sky called at Benoa Port on Monday, 24 August 2026, with port officials describing the 118-passenger vessel’s arrival as th…
How to book Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry tickets through ASDP’s Ferizy
Travellers on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk public ferry are advised to book ahead through ASDP’s Ferizy system or authorised outlets, using identity-linked…
Australian, 27, arrested at Bali airport over alleged public sex act
Indonesian immigration and police arrested a 27-year-old Australian, identified as BA, at Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport on 25 August after viral CCTV foot…
Bali Arrival Rules in 2026: Visa, All Indonesia Card, Customs and Levy
For Bali trips in 2026, travellers must handle immigration, the free All Indonesia arrival card, customs declaration and the Bali tourist levy as dist…
Nusa Dua Hotels Post 70.51% Occupancy, Longer Stays in H1 2026
State-owned tourism developer ITDC reports that The Nusa Dua’s average hotel occupancy reached 70.51 percent and length of stay 2.76 nights in the fir…
Australian tourist reports Rp225m gold-chain snatching in Legian
A 68-year-old Australian tourist says two gold chains worth about Rp225 million were snatched from his neck by a motorcycle rider in Legian on Aug. 21…
Bali’s Peak Load Nears 1,300 MW as PLN Eyes More Solar Capacity
PLN reports Bali’s electricity demand is growing rapidly, with peak load nearing 1,300 MW and sales reaching about 5,487 GWh by August 2026.
Buleleng Festival 2026 revives Singaraja’s past with mass dances and dokar rides
Buleleng Festival 2026 ran from 18–23 August in central Singaraja, using the theme Uriping Rasa to revive the feel of the old town through heritage zo…
William Wongso Leads Seven-Day Culinary Residency at InterContinental Bali
Indonesian culinary authority William Wongso spent 18–24 August 2026 at InterContinental Bali Resort in Jimbaran, leading a seven-day residency with E…
Seasonal Plastic Tides Confirmed on Badung’s West Coast Beaches
Seasonal tides of plastic waste regularly hit Badung’s western beaches, with local authorities and community groups mounting large-scale clean-up oper…
