Aviation
news leads off this edition of Bali Update. Last week saw a tragic crash of a
C-130 Indonesian military aircraft in North Sumatra that killed more than 113.
Flights from Australia to Bali have returned to normal following several
cancellations linked to a volcanic eruption in East Java. Meanwhile, a Virgin
Australia flight was cancelled last week when the sudden illness of a cabin
crewmember made it impossible to operate a flight from Bali to Brisbane. Four
Indonesian airlines are now off the European Union’s blacklist for aviation
safety. Garuda will start operating flights from Bali to Wakatobi in August.
And, Bali’s Airport has set up a Command Post in the Domestic Terminal to
assist travelers during the busing Lebaran Holiday period.
Has the
Bali real estate bubble burst? Read our coverage of how property sales have
suddenly gone very quiet in Bali.
Our police
beat this week: The color-coding of Indonesian traffic tickets is explained and
clarified. Bali police will deploy more than 9,000 officers on the Island’s
roads over the Islamic New Year period. And, the Bali Police appear to be
cutting a fast retreat on earlier pronouncements threatening to ticket Hindu
motorcyclists wearing traditional dress who fail to don helmets.
In other
news: The Indonesian government announces plans to upgrade and modernize
traditional markets across the Country. The Government says it will require
Indonesians traveling overseas to register their travels on line starting in
August. A New Zealand man is sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug
smuggling. And, PLN is worried that the advent of Bali’s kite flying season
means sudden power outages lie ahead.
Bank
Indonesia says storekeepers who make change in sweets and candies can face
fines and jail-time.
Trade officials warn shops in Legian and Kuta selling beer illegally they could have their operating licenses withdrawn.
And Governor Pastika honors nine living icons of Balinese culture at a special ceremony at the 37th Bali Arts Festival.
Who said
there’s no good news? In a worldwide survey, Bali ranks among the least
expensive places to buy a bottle of beer.
Indonesia
has won the right to host the 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association Mart in
Jakarta.
Finally,
be sure to read our Editorial asking how the government can get it so wrong
when making statistical projections on tourism?
Looking Ahead:
- Paul Ropp’s factory outlet sales July
6-11, 2015.
- Narwastu Art Community performs at Bali Arts
Festival Performance on July 10, 2015
- Bali Community Choir in concert on
Saturday, July 11, 2015
- Bali Unite – a 3-Day Festival of Music, Arts,
Wellness, Food & Drink in Karangasem July 31- August 2,
2105.
- Yale Whiffenpoofs perform on August 9,
2015 at The St. Regis Bali Resort
- Join the Bali Nation Golf Club Anniversary
August 8-9, 2015.
- Balinale – Bali International Film Festival – the
9th Edition, September 24-30, 2015.
- 10th Sanur Village Festival August
26-20, 2015.
- 4th BII Maybank Bali International Marathon,
on Sunday, August 30, 2015.
- Bali Beach Run Returns to Bali on
Sunday, September 6, 2015.
- ASEAN Beach Wrestling Tournament in Bali
September 18-19, 2015.
- Seven Star Global Luxury Awards in Bali
on September 19, 2015. Be sure to vote!
- Cathay Pacific Bali Reunion September
24-27, 2015.
- International (ICEVI) Conference on Education for
the Visually Impaired in Bali, September 28-October 1, 2015.
- World Congress of Consuls in Bali,
October 15-18, 2015.
- 2015 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon on
October 25, 2015.
- 4th International Conference on Family Planning
November 9-12, 2015.
- Asian Heritage Network to Meet in Denpasar and
Yogyakarta January 8-12, 2016.
Om
Çanti Çanti Çanti Om ...
J.M. Daniels,
Editor Bali Update
Bali Discovery Tours
No comments:
Post a Comment