Indonesia has identified three key areas for tourism in 2026: gastronomy, maritime, and wellness tourism. Across these three themes, Bali offers so much to tourists, from incredible spas to once-in-a-lifetime underwater encounters to multi-award-winning restaurants. As Bali celebrated the Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali (FHTB) Exhibition this week, leaders are now set to work on …
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Bali is working to pioneer sustainable tourism as standard. The island’s traditional philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, the harmony between people, planet, and the spiritual realms, still governs many aspects of day-to-day life. As tourism continues to grow, leaders are seeking new ways to manage the sector that benefit local businesses, communities, and the land. …
The conflict in the Middle East has set the travel sector on high alert. With the risk of a global jet fuel crisis just weeks away, leaders around the world are starting to put mitigation measures in place. The Indonesian government has been among the first to implement a mitigation strategy, and it could just …
Nusa Dua is one of Bali’s most established and luxurious tourism resorts. Formally managed as the ITDC The Nusa Dua, the resort complex area also includes the stunning Peninsula Esland and iconic Water Blow. It is in this pocket of Nusa Dua where some major investments are being made to level up the experience for …
Bali may be one of the safest vacation destinations in the world, but it is fair to say that the island is not free from problems. The fire that broke out at Club Med Hotel last weekend has both tourists and local communities questioning whether more needs to be done to improve fire safety across …
For well over twenty years, the highest number of international holidaymakers arriving in Bali has hailed from Australia. With Australians making up the majority of international arrivals in Bali, it has been evident for decades that the island is the default destination for family holidays, quick getaways, second-home escapes, and retirement dreams, but in 2026, …
Bali’s beaches are the island’s most in-demand tourist destinations. It’s easy to see why. Not only is Bali the number one tourist destination in the world for 2026, as named by TripAdvisor, but the island’s beaches are consistently named amongst the best in the world, too. Tourists visiting Bali for the first time can easily …
As Bali is Indonesia’s flagship tourism destination, the province plays a significant role in international relations. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has met with the Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia, Talip Küçükcan, to discuss how the two increasingly popular destinations can work together to improve the visitor experience. During the meeting, Governor Koster and Ambassador Küçükcan spoke …
Public transport, or the lack thereof, has been an issue in Bali for decades. Not only does the lack of a reliable and expansive public transportation network impact local communities, but it also limits tourists’ access to the island. Sanur, Bali’s oldest tourism resort, has recently introduced a shuttle bus service that is proving to …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is one of the most popular vacation resorts in all of Indonesia. The beach is also the natural nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. As the nesting season begins, tourists are being updated about how to protect the turtle nests during their visits to the world-famous beach. Technically speaking, turtles nest year-round, …
Once upon a time, backpacking in Bali meant traveling for as far as possible while making a shoestring budget last months on end. One way budget-savvy backpackers achieved this was by rocking up to the island’s cheaper-than-cheap hostels and bunking up with other equally budget-conscious explorers. Oh, how things have changed! As a team of …
Whether planning a total cultural immersion in Bali or a fly-and-flop-style vacation, visiting some of the island’s temples is a must for all Bali visitors. While there are thousands of temples in Bali, some hold a little more history and spiritual significance than others, and one such place is Tanah Lot Temple. Tanah Lot Temple …