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Bali Provincial Government’s Last-Minute Holiday Regulations a Blow to Tourists and Industry
On 14 December 2020, the Bali Provincial Government posted their latest ‘Surat Edaran’ or Circular Letter, outlining the new rules they had set for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. The letter (Surat Edaran 2021 Tahun 2020) has since been received with both shock and anger as the last-minute regulations have a direct impact
The Joy of Festive Season at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
As we are nearing the end of the year and the festive season is upon us, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali welcomes you to an unforgettable year-end getaway brimming with cheerful joy and enthusiasm. Unwind in a refreshing end-of-year retreat with an array of carefully curated activities from family-friendly festivities to phenomenal dining experiences.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Announces its Reopening
After closing its doors for several months due to the pandemic, prominent Ubud resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is ready to welcome guests back to their luxurious accommodation as they announce their reopening, starting from 10 December 2020. With a name inspired by the entrance to a traditional Hindu temple, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is
‘Pink Gin’ : A Tropical Fundraising Pool Party at Cascades Bali
Spirits in Bali have been lifted at the start of December, and now more spirits will be raised as Cascades Restaurant in Ubud brings us their ‘Pink Gin Pool Party’, an afternoon of canapés and cocktails to raise funds for the environmental movement Plastic Exchange. Cascades Restaurant, which re-opened earlier this year, is the stunning
International Visitors Are Entering Indonesia and Bali – But How?
Indonesia has cordoned off international borders since the lockdown, with plans of reopening still not entirely clear, though 1 January 2020 is the predicted date. Even though international gateways remain shut, the numbers of foreign arrivals in Bali are proving otherwise. The island has been granting entry for overseas travellers — since when and how?
Grammy-nominated Jazz Pianist, Joey Alexander, Set to Perform at Hotel Tugu Bali
A glimmer of hope and positivity befalls Bali: Hotel Tugu Bali announces that they will be holding an incredibly rare performance by Joey Alexander, a 17-year-old, Indonesian artist and composer. The concert is titled Homecoming, as the young artist was born in Bali. Joey is a three-time Grammy nominated jazz pianist, and despite his age is internationally recognised
Bali Safari Park Welcomes the First Striped Hyena Born in Indonesia
Bali Safari Park has welcomed a new member to their animal family. A baby hyena was born at the park last month on October 8, about a year since the clan of striped hyenas arrived to reside on the island. The occasion marks the fifth hyena to grace the Safari Park, and the first of
Marriott’s first-ever virtual charity run raises over IDR 800 million
Marriott International in Indonesia, alongside its 55 hotels in the archipelago, hosted the first Virtual Run To Give Indonesia for the whole month of October. The charity event raised nearly IDR 850 million, which was donated to Marriott Associates who have been affected by the Corona virus – particularly the pandemic-led redundancies. In Bali, funds
MAMAKA by Ovolo Opens in Kuta, Giving the Area a Fresh and Modern Revamp
The iconic Kuta neighbourhood is about to get a dose of good vibrations as international hospitality brand, Ovolo Hotels, makes its expansions to the exotic island of Bali with the launching of MAMAKA by Ovolo, the first Ovolo Hotels to open in Indonesia. The Kuta neighbourhood thrived in its heyday, long-known as the destination on
David Byrne to Kevin Kwan: 6 Kembali Festival Programmes You Don’t Want to Miss
The annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival that takes over the cultural capital of Bali every October this year takes on a new digital format in lieu of the pandemic. Set for 29 October – 8 November 2020, KEMBALI 2020 will be a hybrid of both virtual and limited in-person events, presenting a culmination of UFF
Bali Hotels Association Launches New Video Series to Inspire Travel to the Island
On 22 October, the Bali Hotels Association (BHA) announced the launch of ‘Bali, A New Kind of Adventure’, a series of six one-minute videos that showcase what travelling to Bali is like under new conditions and protocols, with a focus on inspiring future travellers. The six videos – which will have a staggered release –
A Virtual University Fair: The Show Must Go On for Students of BIS
Whilst the future of “normal” schooling on the island is still uncertain, and many students remain in ‘distanced learning’ programs, this has led to creative and unique ways of providing services and fulfilling promises. Throughout the pandemic, the Bali Island School has endeavoured to provide the same level of attention for the students, including their
Improving Bali’s Art Infrastructure through ‘DenPasar 2020: Regeneration’
Denpasar-based alternative art hub, CushCush Gallery (CGC), is reviving the island’s art infrastructure by redefining the status quo for young writers in the upcoming DenPasar 2020: Regeneration. For this year’s annual programme, CushCush Gallery co-founder Suriawati Qiu is championing the writer’s pivotal part in the continuity and preservation of Bali’s creative realm within several spheres
