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…
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Malaysian diver dies during Crystal Bay dive off Nusa Penida
A Malaysian scuba diver died following an underwater emergency during a group dive at Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida, on 16 September 2026.
Indonesia sets 2027 holiday calendar, with Bali dates for Galungan and Nyepi
Indonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyep…
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.
Indonesia condemns alleged turtle killing in Raja Ampat
Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry condemned reports that a foreign tourist killed a protected sea turtle in Raja Ampat, saying visitors must follow conserv…
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…
Tirta Gangga Art Festival 2026 Highlights Cultural Diversity in Karangasem
The 13–19 September Tirta Gangga Art Festival 2026 in Karangasem brought together Balinese Hindu arts and performances from Muslim and Chinese communi…
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…
Four Seasons Sayan opens seven reimagined suites in sustainability-led refresh
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has opened seven reimagined riverside suites as part of a sustainability-led refresh announced in March 2026, but ha…
Six arrested over alleged Gili Trawangan magic mushroom supply chain
North Lombok police say they have arrested six people and seized 407.63 grams of psilocybin-containing mushrooms in an alleged supply chain serving bu…
Bali Ranked Third in Agoda’s 2026 Asia Repeat-Visitor Index
Digital travel platform Agoda’s 2026 Repeat Visitor Ranking places Bali third among Asia’s most revisited destinations, behind Tokyo and Bangkok, base…
42 Bali Flights Disrupted as Ngurah Rai Airport Stayed Open
Ngurah Rai Airport stayed open on Sept. 6 while 42 flights were disrupted by volcanic activity linked to Mount Anak Krakatau, with the biggest impact…