Bali to host New Asia Forum targeting US$30 billion in investment
Indonesia’s New Asia Forum will take place in Bali on 3–4 December 2026, backed by Danantara and targeting US$30 billion in investment commitments acr…
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Bali designates six areas for low-emission policies
Bali’s governor and four local leaders signed a 2026–2030 commitment covering six low-emission areas in Badung, Klungkung, Gianyar and Denpasar, with…
Bali visitor visa: why 90 days does not mean a 90-day stay
Indonesia’s official Visitor Visa separates the 90-day entry window from the 30-day stay, a distinction that shapes how Bali visitors plan arrival and…
Why Bali’s 2025 growth still depends on tourism-linked sectors
Bali grew 5.82% in 2025, but the province’s expansion still depends heavily on tourism-linked demand while construction, logistics, trade and other se…
Mandalika MotoGP drives Senggigi hotel bookings to 95%
Hotels in Senggigi, West Lombok, reported bookings of up to 95% ahead of the Oct. 9-11 Mandalika MotoGP, with several properties already fully booked.
Bali consumer group urges equal treatment for domestic and international tourists
Bali’s YLPK consumer-protection group urged tourism businesses to serve domestic and international visitors fairly, while industry representatives sai…
Bali senator backs fewer visitors with higher spending power
Bali senator Arya Wedakarna said the island should favour fewer visitors with greater spending power after social-media calls for a boycott prompted p…
Bali lawmaker urges tighter checks on foreign visitors and businesses
A Bali provincial lawmaker has urged immigration officials to scrutinize foreign visitors’ documents and stated purpose, while calling for a regional…
Bali tourism in 2025: 6.94 million foreign-tourist visits explained
Bali recorded 6.94 million foreign-tourist visits in 2025 as the economy grew 5.82 percent, according to official provincial and statistical releases.…
Why Bali’s investment is concentrated in tourism but not limited to it
Official figures show Bali’s investment remains tourism-led, while property-related development, services and transportation account for sizeable acti…
Bali waste management explained: 3.4 thousand tonnes a day, 71% unmanaged
Bali produced 3.4 thousand tonnes of waste daily in 2025, while 71% remained unmanaged. The figures explain why source-based waste separation has beco…
What Bali’s 2026 tourism arrivals data actually measure
Bali’s official tourism indicators separate foreign arrivals from hotel occupancy, length of stay and domestic travel. Here is what the January 2026 f…
What Bali’s 2026 hotel occupancy data can—and cannot—tell visitors
Bali’s official tourism agencies publish monthly classified-hotel occupancy data, but the latest identified release does not show its percentages in t…
How Bali’s tourist numbers compare with its population
Bali received 16.3 million tourist visits in 2025, nearly four times its resident population. The comparison helps explain why water, waste, roads and…
Bali rainfall explained: why conditions vary by place and month
BMKG’s 2025 records show large differences in rainfall across Bali, while BPS tourism data illustrates why weather conditions matter to the island’s p…
