French Tourists Buy 2 Kilograms of Kusamba Salt
A visit by two French tourists to Kusamba’s salt ponds put Bali’s traditional salt makers back in the spotlight, as producers face weak demand, limite…
Tourism & Hospitality
Arrivals, rules for visitors, hotels and the tourism industry.
Desa Potato Head ranked 21st, Nihi Sumba 35th in World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026
Desa Potato Head in Bali has been ranked 21st and Nihi Sumba 35th in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list, giving Indonesia two resorts in the latest…
BKSDA Bali tables ‘New Kintamani’ concept in Bangli tourism plan talks
Bali’s conservation agency has put forward a collaborative “New Kintamani” management concept for two nature tourism parks, as Bangli’s research agenc…
Bali Marine Agency: Nusa Penida Conservation Levy Is Regional, Activity-Based
Bali’s marine and fisheries agency has clarified that the Nusa Penida conservation levy is a regional, activity-based charge managed by the province,…
DPR member backs Bali International Hospital push into medical tourism
A visiting member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives says Bali International Hospital in the Sanur health special economic zone could help retain…
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.
Ngurah Rai Ranks Ninth in Southeast Asia by September Seat Capacity
Aviation data provider OAG’s September 2026 rankings place Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport ninth in Southeast Asia by scheduled seat c…
Bali lawmakers press Koster over shortfall and oversight in foreign tourist levy
The Gerindra-PSI faction in Bali’s DPRD has urged Governor Wayan Koster to tighten oversight and improve transparency of the foreign tourist levy, cit…
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…
Nusa Penida police start English training after fatal cliff fall
Police on Nusa Penida have started practical English conversation training to better serve foreign visitors, as authorities review safety at Kelingkin…
Mandalika International Festival Rescheduled for 10–13 December 2026
The fifth Mandalika International Festival has been moved from October to December 2026 under a safety-led contingency plan, with organisers citing ri…
Westin Nusa Dua to Host IDR500,000 Celebrate Wellness Day in September 2026
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is set to host Celebrate Wellness: Discover Wellness, Your Way on 12 September 2026 at the Bali International Convent…
Sanur Fiesta 2026 Highlights Youth, Community and "Back to Nature" Theme
Sanur Fiesta 2026 ran from 11–13 September at Lapangan Made Pica, Sanur Kaja, combining youth-led performances, community activities and a “Back to Na…
