The Province of Bali has re-opened government offices and recommenced service to the public, effective Friday, 05 June 2020, but with measures and protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As reported in NusaBali, some sectors of Bali’s economy shall remain closed until the situation can be officially…
Foreign surfers in Bali are now officially permitted to access two beaches in Bali’s Badung regency, a local official has confirmed. The concession, however, is plainly discriminatory as it does not apply to local residents, who are instead asked to remain patient while staying at home. I Made Badra, who…
The Bali provincial government is now making it compulsory for travelers entering Bali via Ngurah Rai International Airport to present a COVID-19-negative medical certificate, along with several other travel requirements imposed amid the coronavirus outbreak. As of yesterday, all travelers visiting Bali are required to provide a statement of purpose…
Despite closing its doors to comply with the Gianyar Regency's instructions to limit the spread of COVID-19, The Bali Safari and Marine Park remain steadfast in its commitment to provide professional and loving care to its extensive collection of more than 400 animals from across some 60 species. Following official…
The Mudra Swari Sarswati Foundation has announced that due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ubud Food Festival 2020 (UFF-2020), presented by ABC Foods, has been postponed until Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2020. The original dates scheduled for the Festival were Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, 2020. In postponing the UFF…
Bali's sole toll road – The Tol Bali Mandara – experienced a downturn in traffic of 80% in April 2020. While in more normal circumstances, around 50,000 vehicles will travel each day on the toll road connecting Sanur – Bali's Airport – Nusa Dua, since the massive downturn in tourism…
The Bali provincial government has moved swiftly in response to the international outbreak of the novel coronavirus and its subsequent impact on the global tourism industry, with the recent launch of the “We Love Bali” movement aiming to lessen the blow on the local economy. “We have made sure that…
Penglipuran village, a beloved tourist destination in Bali’s Bangli regency famous for its preservation of traditional culture on the daily, is temporarily closing access for tourists starting today as part of an effort to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Penglipuran village chief, Wayan Supat, told Kompas that the decision…
