Bali is the world’s best tourism destination in 2026 according to TripAdvisor, and us here at The Bali Sun of course. The island is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists this year, and traveler demographics are starting to change. Since the beginning of January, Bali has been recording a steady increase in …
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With more than 35 flights from Bali Airport canceled over the last three days due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of passengers remain stranded in Bali. As both outbound and inbound flights are cancelled, the knock-on effect is now resulting in hotel cancellations. Tourism is the biggest contributor to …
The airspace closure across the Middle East has triggered travel chaos worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded and awaiting further instruction, as many countries are issuing evacuation orders for citizens currently in the Middle East. Bali is no exception. With tourists stranded due to flight cancellations, Indonesian immigration is stepping in to make …
The conflict in the Middle East is having a massive impact on international travel. With airspace across the Middle East closed for more than 48 hours, the knock-on effect of the world’s biggest transit hubs being closed is being felt all around the globe, including in Bali. With thousands of travelers now stranded in Bali …
Bali is a travel destination that has attracted millions of people to return for more for decades. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how the quiet charms of the island keep pulling on the heartstrings of holidaymakers and travellers. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists return to the island for a second, third, …
As geopolitical tensions are set to become heightened in the coming days and possibly weeks, leaders in Southeast Asia are looking to find ways to mitigate the impact of airspace closures in the Middle East. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Singapore’s Changi Airport, and Kuala Lumpur Airport could all set in as alternatives …
Bali Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport. The airport sees millions of passengers every year across both the domestic and international terminals. As international airports go, Bali Airport is consistently ranked amongst the best in Asia. From VIP Lounges to food and dining, the commitment from InJourney to make Bali Airport a world-class travel hub …
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most in-demand tourist destinations right now. The island, which can be reached from Bali via a short, fast boat ride, is home to some of the province’s most famous vistas, including Kelingking Beach. Over the coming months, leaders on the island want to develop more eco-tourism and evolve the …
Indonesia is one of the most impressive travel destinations in the world. Bali, in fact, is the best destination in the world in 2026 according to TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we love all things Bali, but we also have just as much appreciation and respect for Indonesia as a whole and do everything …
Some travel trends come and go, but others stick around for the duration. Here at The Bali Sun, we consider ourselves pretty savvy at spotting emerging travel trends that are here to stay, especially when we look at the influence of global travel trends in Bali and across Indonesia. The rise of the second-city travel trend …
Bali has long been one of the most fashionable travel destinations in the world. The island responds to travel trends with lightning speed and is often the source of international travel inspiration. The rise of the Glowmad trend has seen astronomical growth among Gen Z travellers across Asia; of course, it has found a home …
One of the most famous activities for tourists visiting Bali is the island’s Monkey Forests. These protected forest landscapes are home to the island’s most charismatic creatures, and the forests welcome millions of tourists every year. Here at The Bali Sun, we appreciate that a visit to one of Bali’s monkey forests is an essential …