Bali’s Sanur is settling into its new chapter as the Sanur Special Economic Zone for Health (KEK). The island’s oldest beach resort has undergone a serious transformation over the last five years and is now looking to the future, exploring how to welcome new demographics of tourists and visitors. The Meru Bali Beach Hotel is …
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Newly released data shows that tourists traveling to destinations in the Asia-Pacific Region, including Bali, are seeking more personalized and meaningful travel experiences. Over the last five years, Bali has been working to encourage tourists to have more culturally immersive and meaningful travel experiences, and it appears the hard work is starting to pay off. …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has called on travel agents nationwide, but especially in Bali, to promote three specific areas of travel focus. Moving forward, tourists can expect to see more promotion of gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism experiences in Bali and across the archipelago. Gede Budiwijaya, the spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism, spoke …
Bali’s Ubud has long been one of the island’s top tourism destinations. Known as the province’s arts and culture capital, the destination welcomes millions of visitors every single year. However, as demand for travel in Ubud grows, so too do the town’s issues with traffic congestion and pedestrian access. As more first-time visitors explore central …
While Bali’s Canggu may be the most in-demand tourism resort right now, neighbouring Seseh is still largely undiscovered by the masses. For those who remember Canggu only ten years ago, Seseh feels like a step back in time to a slower pace of island life. Loved by slow living expats, creative digital nomads, and tourists …
The Bali Maritime Hub is a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Benoa Harbour in Denpasar. The project is set to change how tourists experience Benoa forever and welcome a new generation of visitors to the area. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is on a mission to transform Benoa Harbour into a world-class luxury marine tourism destination. …
For tourists and holidaymakers planning trips around the world, the notion of a language barrier is enough of an issue to inform where they do and don’t ever want to travel. While Indonesia is home to more than 700 languages, there is one unifying language, Bahasa Indonesia, and with a little patience, getting your head …
Bali’s Ubud Monkey Forest is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. Welcoming tens of thousands of visitors every month, the attraction offers guests the chance to experience close encounters with native wildlife. Monkey Forest Ubud, also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, is home to more than 1,260 long-tailed macaques. …
Bali is home to some of the most luxurious hotels on earth, and travel trends show that demand for luxury experiences in Bali continues to grow. For those yearning to get back to basics, experience the beauty of unmanicured nature, and connect with local, adventurous Bali-based souls, there is one very special region of Bali …
Nusa Ceningan is perhaps one of the most overlooked destinations in all of Indonesia, not just in Bali. This tiny island offers tourists a glimpse at authentic small island life and plenty of opportunities for adventure. For those seeking a peaceful island retreat, this island is an absolute must. Nusa Ceningan is the smallest of …
Tourists visiting Bali on the lookout for a quiet temple to explore should take a moment to consider the ancient Pura Kehen in Bangli Regency. This 9th-century temple is visited by a fraction of the number of visitors seen by the island’s most famous temples, and has so much cultural heritage to explore. Not only …
North Bali is having a moment! As leaders look to develop connectivity in the area further and invest in emerging tourism attractions, tourists should consider adding Lovina Beach to their vacation itinerary. Bali, as a destination, is so diverse and with so much to explore that there is a range of different strategies that tourists …