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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Feb. 11, 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) participated in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026, one of India’s largest travel trade exhibitions, held from 5–7 February 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s position in the Indian outbound tourism market.
Feb. 11, 2026
All registered Arak Bali brands are set to be displayed and sold at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, as part of a new initiative by the Bali Provincial Government to strengthen the visibility and credibility of Bali’s traditional alcoholic beverage in the international market.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has called for Arak Bali to become the main alcoholic beverage showcased at Ngurah Rai International Airport, aiming to reduce the dominance of imported whiskey and other foreign liquors in duty-free outlets.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bali recorded investment realization of around IDR 42 trillion in 2025, reaching approximately 93 percent of the central government’s target of IDR 45 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter.
Feb. 6, 2026
The planned reopening of the jetty at Mertasari Beach, located in the customary village of Intaran, Sanur, is expected to bring positive impacts to the local tourism sector, particularly for nearby hotels and resorts.
Feb. 5, 2026
InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), through its Strategic Business Unit (SBU) The Nusa Dua, has partnered with Merusaka Nusa Dua to conduct a capacity-building training program for beach vendor associations operating within The Nusa Dua area. The training was held at the ITDC Wantilan Hall in Bali on Tuesday (February 3, 2026).
Feb. 4, 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals to Bali recorded a significant increase in December 2025, with a total of 572,668 international visitors entering the island directly. The figure marked a 18.48 percent month-on-month increase compared to November 2025, reflecting strong year-end travel demand.
Feb. 3, 2026
The Bali Wellness and Beauty (BWB) Expo will return to Bali in 2026, reaffirming the island’s growing role in the global wellness, beauty, and health industry. The international exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 4 to 6, 2026, at the Bali Beach Convention Center within The Sanur Bali Special Economic Zone (KEK).
Feb. 2, 2026
The village government of Bakbakan in Gianyar Regency has stepped up efforts to develop nature-based tourism, aiming to transform the formerly agrarian village into a leading eco-tourism destination while creating new economic opportunities for local residents.
Jan. 29, 2026
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) is once again partnering with Singapore Airlines to host the BCA Singapore Airlines Travel Fair (BCA SQTF) 2026, offering travel deals and exclusive promotions for customers planning holidays to international destinations.
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.