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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Feb. 21, 2026
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo acknowledged that the rupiah has weakened close to the IDR 17,000 per US dollar level in recent days, describing the currency as undervalued compared to Indonesia’s economic fundamentals.
Feb. 18, 2026
The 2026 Lunar New Year long holiday has significantly increased passenger crossings from Sanur Port in Denpasar to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan in Klungkung Regency.
Feb. 16, 2026
Tourist visits to Penglipuran Tourism Village in Bangli Regency surged over the weekend ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, with daily arrivals exceeding initial projections.
Feb. 16, 2026
An international plastic surgery provider has officially launched its services at The Solitaire Clinic in the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (KEK Sanur), marking another addition to Bali’s growing medical tourism ecosystem.
Feb. 15, 2026
PT Pertamina Bina Medika Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), Bank Mandiri, and InJourney Aviation Services (IAS) have launched Indonesia’s first integrated medical tourism service, connecting healthcare, digital banking, and airport assistance within a single ecosystem at Bali International Hospital (BIH).
Feb. 15, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster officially launched the construction of JEC Bali @Sanur Eye Hospital in the Sanur Special Economic Zone (KEK Sanur) on Saturday (February 14, 2026), marking a new development in the province’s health-based tourism strategy.
Feb. 15, 2026
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is preparing for a surge in passenger traffic during the 2026 Lunar New Year long holiday period, with significant increases projected between February 13 and 19.
Feb. 13, 2026
PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) has officially begun operations of the newly inaugurated Cruise Passenger Shelter at Celukan Bawang Port, marking its first service with the arrival of the luxury cruise ship MV Seven Seas Explorer on Wednesday (Feb 11).
Feb. 12, 2026
Bank Indonesia (BI) has reported a slowdown in Bali’s commercial property price growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, citing accommodation diversification and shifting office usage patterns as key factors.
Feb. 12, 2026
Traditional Balinese arak is recording strong sales at the international departure duty free area of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, with thousands of bottles sold each month, according to Bali Governor Wayan Koster.
A 62-year-old Canadian national was found dead in a guesthouse room on Jalan Pulau Batanta No. 34, Banjar Abian Tegal, Dauh Puri Kauh Village, West Denpasar, on Monday (Feb 23, 2026) at around 11:00 WITA.
Fast boat crossings from Nusa Penida to Sanur in Denpasar and Pemenang in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) were operated under a temporary open-and-close system on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026) due to extreme weather conditions affecting Bali over the past several days.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered a landslide near The Yoga Barn on Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday (Feb 24) at approximately 09:00 WITA.
Flooding submerged Jalan Dewi Sri in Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, early Tuesday morning (Feb 24, 2026), following hours of continuous heavy rain.