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Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…

Indonesia is a thriving tourist region with incredible islands and nature. Every year, millions of tourists from around the world flock here for the sun, waves, and new experiences. However, it’s impo…

Labuan Bajo, one of Indonesia’s key tourist hubs, is facing a serious security crisis. Authorities are convinced that illegal guides are to blame.

The local parliament (DPRD) of West Manggarai has demanded that the police take immediate action following reports of numerous incidents. Tourists accuse the illegals not only of selling substandard t…

Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced the formation of a unified system to ensure the safety and comfort of tourists at all island locations. The decision was announced at a meeting in Denpasar attende…

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has taken note of the incident where a tree fell on tourists in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud. As a first step to enhance safety during the rainy season, a…

In Bali, 115 hotels have received emergency preparedness certificates.

This document is issued to hotels that pass an inspection against 31 criteria, ranging from evacuation routes and security systems to procedures for guests in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, fire…

In the coming months, there will be more tourist police officers at Bali’s most popular spots. For over a year now, officers from this unit have been helping visitors on site, explaining the rules and…

The Bali Tourism Police Station has started operating in Kuta. This is a dedicated service point in the most touristy area, where both travelers and locals can go — to file a report quickly, receive c…

Every rainy season, the ocean brings a lot of debris, including plastic, to Bali’s coasts. To ensure guests feel safe and can relax comfortably, authorities are proactively taking measures to clean th…

Bali Police have said they will step up efforts to tackle street robberies, theft and attacks on the roads. They promise to focus especially on late night and early morning, when such crimes happen mo…