Entering the school holiday hundreds of coaches started to flood Bali on Monday, June 29th, resulting a long queue at Ketapang ferry port of Banyuwangi. In addition to coaches, private cars also lining the queue. Authority estimated an an increase of at least 50% compared to ordinary days. Continue reading »

Related to the anniversary of the local water supply company, PDAM, the Mayor of Denpasar Ida Bagus Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra inaugurated an automatic drinking water facility available for public use on Segara Ayu Beach, Sanur. The facility was prvided to implement the Mayor’s commitment in providing hygienic fresh water and drinking water. “This is one of services provided by the government of Denpasar city, in this respect PDAM, in providing basic needs”, he said. Continue reading »

Bali is now declared in emergency status for H1N1 after one suspect being confirmed as infected, Head of Bali Health Office, dr. Nyoman Suteja announced on Friday, June 26th. “WHO has declared pandemic status of the disease. Whist the the confirmed case involved foreign visitor, the case was the first in Bali and therefore Bali now is in emergency status”, he said. Continue reading »

Swiss-Belhotel Segara located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, has just made their ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, June 25th. The event was attended by representatives from the developer, management, investor, and related government agencies. Marked by sound of horn, the construction project was also initiated by a traditional clearance ceremony. Continue reading »

Related institutions within the government of Klungkung regency is facing difficulties in enforcing regulation against illegal villas holding only permit for residential, in the tourism area of Tegalbesar, Negari, Banjarangkan, Klungkung. Continue reading »

To anticipate demand surge during the coming school holiday, Garuda Indonesia has allocated an additional 31,940 seats to 6 main domestic and regional destinations between June 22nd and July 20th. Additionally flexible operational response policy has also been set in place. Allocation of additional seats will be continuously monitored, allowing changes to kick in immediately when needed. Continue reading »

In their effort to protect the image of Gianyar as a cultural resource, the government of Gianyar regency is planning to build an open stage for art and cultural performance in Gianyar. Instead of constructing brand new building, they prefer to revitalize existing building located in the eastern side of the current cultural center of Gianyar. Continue reading »

A speed boat granted by the central government to the Social and Transmigration Office of Klungkung for devastation response has remained idle since it was received three months ago. The boat was still wrapped and parked at the office’s parking area. The boat has a capacity of 25 passengers with 40PK engine. Continue reading »

Global financial crisis has brought a negative impact in decreasing number of long haul tourists especially from Europe and North America. However in total number of tourist visit to Indonesia between January and April 2009 slightly exceeded the same period of last year by 1.53%. Stable trend of short and mid haul tourist expecially from Australia and Asian countries helped to keep the total number up. Continue reading »

Early 2009 people seemed pessimistic about Bali and national economy, reflected by consumer confidence index for the three and six months ahead which only recorded at 73.83 and 72.25 consecutively in January. The figures increased up to 87.42 and 90.17 in February then 88.25 and 89.75 in March. Continue reading »