Getting top press in Indonesia and the region over the last week is the unfolding case of Kuta Police officers alleged to have extorted thousands of dollars from a group of Australian tourists. Follow our coverage and consider our editorial on how this case points the way to a way consumer protection could be improved for Island visitors.
Also in the news: A Russian man who unfurled a Soviet-era hammer and sickle flag is being scrutinized by police. Officials in West Bali are now using air rifles with poisoned pellets to eliminate stray dogs in the continuing fight against rabies. And, a woman was arrested by police for smuggling seashells into Bali.
Sugeng Priyanto, just named as Bali's new Chief of Police, is expected to take office this week. Indonesia's Vice-President has made a spirited post-labor day defense of foreign workers. And, look for toll fees in Bali to increase by 14.5% in the coming weeks.
Good news for the Island's meeting sector: Bali has been chosen to host an annual conference of the World Monetary Fund and World Bank in October of 2016.
Hotel News: Bali Raga Wisata is accused of defacing the Ungasan escapement. Local activists want zoning and building codes at Kempinski Project strictly enforced. A Surabaya Court has ordered two hotels in Tanah Lot to pay Rp. 2.5 billion in damages for illegally airing the 2014 World Cup on their in-house TV systems. Waka Hotel Management (WHM) has re-launched the "NusaBay Menjangan by WHM" at the West Bali National Park. While, Grand Nikko Resort and L Hotel Seminyak announce key management appointments.
Aviation News: Both flights and passenger totals increased in July from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport despite numerous cancellations and delays caused by the explosion of Mt. Raung. Also, National Customer Day was celebrated at Bali's airport with music, song and roses - we have the details.
We also have the latest installment of "Bali by the Numbers" examining in detail arrival totals in Bali through the end of July.
Two Bali wineries have returned from the China Wine and Spiirit Awards with medals galore for "made in Bali" vintages.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) confirms that Jakarta has been chosen to host the 2016 PATA Travel Mart in September 2016.
Looking Ahead:
- Hotel Link Solutions Seminar on
Digital Hotel Marketing in Labuan Bajo, West Flores onTuesday, September
8, 2015
- Rare Evening of Classical Indian Dance
in Peliatan - near Ubud - on Thursday, September 10, 2015
- 'Human Roots'- an Exhibition of Wood
Sculptures by Mickael Obrenovitch at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua
through December 4, 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!
- Ties & Tiaras' - a Night with 10
Finalists of the Miss Bali Tropix Pageant September 26, 2015 at Trans Resort Bali
- Cathay Pacific Bali Reunion September
24-27, 2015.
- International (ICEVI) Conference on Education for
the Visually
- Once-a-Year Epic Performance of
'Mahakarya Borobudur' at the
9th Century Borobudur Temple in Central Java on Saturday, October 10,
2015.
- Impaired in Bali, September 28-October
1, 2015.
- Citra Scholastika & Bastian Steel perform
for children's charities at The Westin Nusa Dua Bali on October 16, 2015.
- World Congress of Consuls in Bali,
October 15-18, 2015.
- 2015 Herbalife Bali International Triathlon
on October 25, 2015
- Ubud Writers and Readers Festival October 28 - November 1, 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
J.M. Daniels,
Editor Bali Update
Bali Discovery Tours
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