Bali News & Information

Bali’s Benoa Port has undergone a huge renovation over the last five years and has been transformed into the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. As the harbour fully embraces this new chapter, it is clear that the growth isn’t going to slow down; Benoa is now Indonesia’s national HQ for luxury cruise travel.  The Benoa Port … The post Bali’s Benoa Harbor To Become National HQ For Luxury Cruise Travel  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali’s culture is rich and diverse; this is just one of the many reasons why more than 7 million international tourists visited the province in 2025. The Bali Provincial Government has just released the official events calendar for 2026, and it looks like this year is going to be even more culturally exciting than ever.  … The post Bali’s 2026 Events Calendar Highlight Best Of Islands Cultural Heritage For Tourists  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Bali has once again been named in the Best of the Best Tourism Destinations in the world by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we know that Bali deserves to be in the top spot year after year, but it is fantastic to see that real travellers are also still just as excited about travel … The post Bali Named No.1 Travel Destination In The World For 2026 By TripAdvisor appeared first on The Bali Sun.

It is all happening down in Kuta right now. Here at The Bali Sun, we’re here to report to tourists everything they need to know to organise a fuss-free, safe, and enjoyable vacation in Bali. As major construction and conservation efforts are underway on Kuta Beach this week, tourists need to know what to expect.  … The post Improvements To Bali’s Kuta Beach Set To Encourage More Tourist Visits appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Jumbo news is coming out of the Island of the Gods: Bali Zoo has confirmed it is stopping elephant rides for tourists with immediate effect. The practice of riding elephants has received increasing amounts of criticism from animal welfare specialists and ethical tourism leaders worldwide over the last decade.  Bali Zoo has confirmed it has … The post Bali Zoo Stops Elephant Riding For Tourists  appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Nearly 24 years after the Bali Bombing attacks of October 2002, Bali has confirmed that a new museum will be opened on the land where the attack took place. The Bali Bombings killed 202 people, including 88 Australian nationals.  The Regent of Badung, Wayan Adi Arnawa, has received a visit from the Australian Consul General, … The post New Museum To Open In Kuta To Commemorate Bali Bombing appeared first on The Bali Sun.

The world’s top medical professionals are monitoring the spread of Influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, which has been identified as a super flu. As the virus spreads, Bali has already taken steps to monitor potential spread, including installing thermal cameras at Bali Airport to screen incoming tourists and residents.  Health leaders in Bali have confirmed … The post Super Flu Cases Recorded In Bali: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world. The racket game is booming in popularity across Indonesia and has become a part of everyday life for thousands of people in Bali. With Padel clubs to be found in almost all of Bali’s biggest tourism destinations, demand for the sport is clear; the island is about … The post World Famous Beach Club Founders To Open Third Padel Club In Bali Tourist Hotspot appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Tourists in Bali have been urged to take note of extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. With Indonesia in the height of the rainy season, extreme weather events are being recorded nationwide, including in Bali’s top tourism destinations.  The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that … The post Extreme Weather Warnings Issued Across Top Bali Tourism Destinations appeared first on The Bali Sun.

Traffic is the last thing tourists want to be thinking about when they head on vacation. In fact, jetting off on holiday is the annual escape from commuter traffic and rush-hour congestion for millions of people. Still, in Bali, the traffic is an inescapable reality. In 2026, however, local leaders want to see major improvements. … The post Important Bali Metro And Highway Development Project Updates Issued To Holidaymakers appeared first on The Bali Sun.