Bali has been on a mission to crack down on illegally operating tourism businesses, especially accommodation businesses, on the island. The issue has been a hot topic for Governor Koster in both his first and now his second term in office. As 2026 gets underway, it is clear that he will not slow down in …
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Bali has announced plans to introduce financial checks on tourists visiting the island. The plans come as provincial leaders want to ensure that only high-quality, high-spending tourists visit the island, as a measure to help conserve local culture and the environment. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to check the financial status of all …
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Life at Bali’s most iconic rice terraces is slowly returning to normal after weeks of protests from local farmers. In December, local landowners installed dozens of zinc sheets across the landscape to protest against demolition orders issued by the regency government and the potential for large-scale developments to be constructed in the future. Jatiluwih Rice …
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Tourists arriving at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will notice some changes. Airport management teams have installed a series of thermal scanning devices as Indonesia works to reduce the spread of a new ‘Super Flu’ that is sweeping the region.  The emergence of a new Super Flu virus has sparked concern amongst medical …
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Bali is home to some of the world’s most important coral reef ecosystems. The island is famous with international tourists for its crystal clear waters, colourful coral reefs and abundant marine ecosystems, but these aquascapes are incredibly fragile, and it’s clear that not all tourists are giving them the respect they deserve. Bali-based environmentalist and …
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The first working week of 2026 is in full swing, but the festive season is lingering on just a moment longer in Bali. The homeward-bound flow of tourists is still on the move, and that is making both the roads and transport hubs, such as I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, feel pretty busy.  It’s …
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