IHG preparing to open first Kimpton hotel in Indonesia in Ubud
IHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to debut the Kimpton brand in Indonesia with Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, a 101-key lifestyle hotel on Jalan Bisma fea…
Tourism & Hospitality
Arrivals, rules for visitors, hotels and the tourism industry.
TransNusa plans daily Melbourne–Bali flights from 19 October
TransNusa says the new Melbourne–Bali service starts on 19 October 2026 with daily flights, introductory fares from AUD299 and the airline’s first Pre…
Starlux to Launch Taipei–Bali Route as Governor Koster Welcomes New Link
Starlux Airlines will launch five-times-weekly direct flights between Taipei and Denpasar on 1 October 2026, and Bali Governor Wayan Koster has welcom…
Sudamala Resort Ubud plans formal October 2026 launch for 46-unit retreat
Sudamala Resort Ubud is preparing a formal October 2026 opening for its 46-unit boutique property off Jalan Suweta, combining river-valley views, Indo…
Savaya Group’s Zumana Sets Kuta Grand Opening for 25–26 September
Zumana, a new beachfront venue on Kuta’s Sunset Bay developed by Savaya Group, has been hosting guests since 19 August 2026 and is preparing a grand o…
Bali’s 2026 tourism calendar lists two September festivals through month-end
Bali’s provincial tourism calendar lists the Buleleng Fashion Festival in Singaraja and the Lembongan Surf and Music Festival in Klungkung for the ful…
Bali hotel market split: Sanur strengthens while Ubud faces absorption pressure
Bali’s hotel market posted a robust 73.2% occupancy in 2025, but new analyses by Horwath HTL and PT Hotel Investment Advisory highlight sharply differ…
Indonesia books US$8.43 billion tourism FX revenue in H1 2026
Indonesia’s tourism sector generated an estimated US$8.43 billion in foreign-exchange earnings in the first half of 2026, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni L…
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud to Welcome Pravi Spa as Spiritual Wellness Hub
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection is introducing Pravi Spa & Wellness as the spiritual heart of its Sebatu valley property, with the spa s…
Bali Logs 4.6 Million International Arrivals as Denpasar Pushes Sport Tourism
Bali’s provincial tourism agency reports around 4.6 million international arrivals through August 2026, as Denpasar promotes sport-based tourism to su…
Indonesia says 58.34% of foreign visitors seek its cuisine
Indonesia’s tourism minister said 58.34 percent of foreign visitors took part in culinary or gastronomic activities, using the figure to promote gastr…
AirNav and Boeing launch Bali Ngurah Rai capacity modeling study
AirNav Indonesia and Boeing have agreed a one-year study to digitally model aircraft movements at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.
Gerindra–PSI Press Bali for Transparency on Rp500 Billion Tourist Levy
Gerindra–PSI lawmakers in Bali’s provincial council have demanded detailed reporting on the foreign tourist levy and its use, after the 2026 amended b…
Mandalika MotoGP 2026 preparations reach 80%, ticket sales hit 51%
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara say Mandalika MotoGP 2026 preparations are about 80% complete, with ticket sales at 51% and remaining work focused on…
Koster vows tighter oversight of Bali revenue and tourist levy in 2026 budget
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has pledged to strengthen the provincial government’s management and oversight of regional revenue, including the foreign t…