Schoolies Appalling Behaviour
As recently reported in the West Australian, Perth tourists say their relaxing Bali holiday has been ruined by “appalling”, drunken school leavers as the Indonesian island becomes an increasingly popular playground for WA teens. Lured by cheap alcohol, a lack of age restrictions at bars and a resort atmosphere, up to 6000 Australian leavers are […]
Read MoreSchoolies Celebrate Finishing School
Lured by cheap alcohol, a lack of age restrictions at bars and a resort atmosphere, up to 6000 Australian leavers are expected in Bali to celebrate finishing school. Bali doctors say they are bracing for a wave of youngsters needing treatment for ailments ranging from Bali Belly to motorcycle accidents. In the meantime, Australian authorities […]
Read MoreTension High with Spying Row.
Although the ongoing wiretapping row between Australia and Indonesia is straining bilateral relations, Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika hopes it will not have a damaging impact on tourism to the island. We hope this issue can be resolved quickly but the nation’s interests are of paramount importance,” he said. The former Bali police chief said […]
Read MoreNew Toll Road
At a recent ceremonial mangrove planting with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, President Susilo Bambang took a test drive on the new toll road. While this is not a official inauguration, the President with his wife will drive a section of the new road linking the airport to Nusa Dua. Project contractors, Jasa Marga have been […]
Read MoreChina intends opening consulate in Bali
The Chinese government recently announced at a bilateral meeting with the foreign ministry that they would open a consulate general in Bali. According to Foreign Minister Mr. Marty Natalegawa, Indonesia supports the Chinese intention to open a consulate general in Bali. Chinese tourists visited Bali in record numbers during 2012 with visitors from China numbering […]
Read MoreBali rape suspect arrested
Police have revealed the arrest of a suspect in the rape of an Australian woman on holiday in Bali. Police in Bali said the suspect was in custody but because of the sensitive nature surrounding the investigation, the suspect’s name would not be released at this time. The incident occurred in the womens villa on […]
Read MoreFremantle to Bali yacht race underway
The 2013 Fremantle to Bali Race & Rally got underway on Saturday May 4th, watched by thousands of people lining the North Mole and beaches from Leighton to Cottesloe in Perth, Western Australia.
Read MoreBali improves tourism ranking
Based on data from the World Economic Forum, the competitiveness of Indonesian tourism has improved four rankings on their Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.
Read More2012 Bali Tourist levels exceed expectations
Foreign tourists arriving in Bali during 2012 was up by 9% to 2,888,864 when compared to to 2,700,00 arriving in 2011. The provincial government of Bali estimates a further increase of 9% for 2013. The increase in tourists is also being supported by the new in frastructure developments such as Ngurah Rai Airport, the Ngurah […]
Read MoreBali bombings 10th anniversary
The 10th anniversary of the Bali bombings in 2012 is being held today, Friday October 12th in two locations; Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Jimbaran and also at the memorial in Kuta. In an effort to avoid severe traffic congestion, police closed and diverted the flow of traffic on some Kuta streets. The closure and diversion started […]
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