Leaders in Indonesia are preparing to introduce new legislation that will ban the development of new hotels, resorts, villas, and some entertainment venues in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts for the next three to five years. Final drafts have yet to be made public, but leaders have issued new updates regarding when the moratorium will take …
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Ubud is one of the world’s most in-demand travel destinations. Home to luxury jungle resorts and villas, it offers guests indulgent nature retreats in and around Bali’s arts and culture capital. The international hotel group Marriott is introducing a new property to its Autograph Collection Portfolio, the Cicada Resort Ubud. Located in Sebatu Village, surrounded …
Travel trends in Bali are forever in flux; what is trending one minute is already old news by the time tourists book their next trip. However, the latest travel data revealed a sustained new direction for Bali lovers: the preference for private villas over hotels as an accommodation option on the island. The Chairman of …
Hotel managers, guesthouse owners, and villa hosts in Bali have been called on to urgently review health and safety standards at their properties. The calls came after two major fires devastated three hotels in busy resort areas in just two weeks. While there were no reported casualties in either instance, the fires have decimated buildings …
Ubud is best known for its verdant tropical jungles and vast expanses of rice terraces. While hotels located in the heart of Ubud are surrounded by oasis gardens, resorts located just outside the arts and cultural capital often offer riverside views and total seclusion from the world. In 2025, Ubud is set to welcome a …
Bali’s Nusa Dua is home to some of the island’s most famous hotels. The area can boast a whole host of achievements, including hosting the G20 in November 2022. Now, the resort can proudly claim to have the longest swimming pool on the island. The Courtyard Nusa Dua, a Marriott Hotel, is proudly home to …
Tourists planning a trip to Bali in 2024 have to add Hilton’s new Umana Bali to their dream hotel list. The brand new 72-villa sanctuary offers guests unrivaled access to the top wellness, culture, and community-based travel experiences all on offer at Ungasan’s luxurious clifftops. The international hotel brand Hilton is debuting their LXR Hotel …
An Australian father of two has spoken to the media about the aftermath of his terrifying ordeal at the Karma Kandara Resort in Ungasan close to Uluwatu in Bali. The incident took place as the family was being transported from the resort to the pool. What was set to be a dreamy vacation on the …
Ubud is known around the world for its incredible jungle resorts and hotels. One retreat in particular stands out amongst the rest. The Kayon Jungle Resort continues to unveil itself as the ultimate honeymoon haven and romantic getaway. The Kayon Jungle Resort, within the lush green forests of Bersela, just a minute away from the …
The Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort has been rebranded as the Grand Seminyak. The new-look hotel sits at the heart of Seminyak and is one of the finest boutique resorts in the ever-popular beachside tourist hotspot. Seminyak is a vibrant and exciting travel destination. Located right on the beachfront, Seminyak is home to some of the …
The World’s 50 Best is one of the most prestigious hotel and restaurant awards there is. As the 2023 winners have been revealed, no one is surprised to see that a Bali-based hotel and beach club features in a prominent position on the list! The World’s 50 Best Hotel award winners have been announced this …
In light of the recent elevator tragedy at Ayu Terra Resort in Ubud, hotels in the area are being ordered to revise their health and safety strategy. On Friday 1st September an elevator carrying five staff members from the Ayu Terra Resort plummeted down the lift shaft after the cables snapped and brake mechanisms failed. …