If you’re a regular reader of The Bali Sun, you may have figured this out by now. Bali’s trash problems will be hitting the headlines increasingly regularly over the next few months as the island battles with finding quick solutions to waste processing, as the island’s biggest landfill is set to close once and for …
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Running is having a moment in Bali…and in fact all over Indonesia. Bali cannot get enough of running right now, and the Provincial Government is hopping on the trend and is organising a series of special run fun events to celebrate 100 Years of Bali Tourism. The first in a series of run events will kick …
Wellness travel is one of the biggest global travel trends right now. Bali is one of the best destinations in the world for wellness travel. Not only is Bali home to some of the most highly acclaimed luxury hotels in the world, but the local culture also possesses a wealth of wellness wisdom. Balinese culture …
Anyone planning a vacation to Bali only has to open their ‘For You’ feed to find a whole stream of reels and videos suggesting all the best things to do in Bali. Here at The Bali Sun, we are, of course, watching the latest in local news, but we are also keeping a close eye …
The death of a Norwegian tourist in Bali’s Nusa Lembongan on 2nd May 2026 is being deemed one of the worst tourist tragedies in the region in recent memory. A 34-year-old man was killed after being struck by a boat while spearfishing in the waters off Bali’s outlying island. The incident took place over the …
Travel trends are changing in Bali faster than we can keep up with. While some travel trends come and go as quickly as the clouds, others change seasonally, and some have always felt set in stone. All that is changing, however, as Australian tourists, Bali’s most frequent international arrivals for more than a decade, have …
Bali is officially a sporty place. As an island best known for sun, sea, and sand, the holiday hotspot is really making a name for itself in the world of sports and fitness. From run clubs to the Canggu gym boom, through to the airy yoga studios of Ubud and the world-class surf hub of …
Bali’s trash issues are not only making local headlines but also drawing international concern. As the island’s biggest open landfill is set to finally close and is already banning organic waste from entering, the island’s waste management system feels more in disarray than ever, prompting private businesses, including 5-star hotels, to step in to help …
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 …
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 …