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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Jan. 27, 2026
Fifteen out of 33 tenant facilities in The Nusa Dua have begun using clean water produced through seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) technology operated by ITDC Nusantara Utilitas, as part of efforts to strengthen water security in the premium tourism area.
Jan. 27, 2026
Emirates has replaced its Airbus A380 aircraft with a Boeing 777 on the regular Dubai–Denpasar–Dubai service at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, with the change taking effect in mid-January 2026.
Jan. 25, 2026
The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) for the 2025–2030 period has announced a “go digital” mission aimed at reshaping the island’s franchise restaurant industry to remain competitive and internationally relevant.
Jan. 24, 2026
InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has implemented seawater desalination technology at The Nusa Dua, Bali, as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable tourism operations and reduce pressure on freshwater resources.
Jan. 24, 2026
Bali recorded total investment realization of IDR 42.8 trillion between January and December 2025. Despite the strong figure, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, said the data also revealed a range of structural and regulatory issues, particularly involving foreign direct investment.
Jan. 24, 2026
Nuanu Creative City has released its 2025 Impact Report, marking one full year of operating as a public-facing creative district in Bali. The year is described as a significant transition period, following earlier phases of development and testing, and represents Nuanu’s first sustained phase of open public activities with full operational responsibility.
Jan. 20, 2026
PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, through its brand Smartfren, has officially launched 5G services in Bali, marking a key step in expanding high-speed, stable, and reliable connectivity to support tourism, the creative economy, and small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Jan. 19, 2026
The recent weakening of the Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar is not being viewed entirely as a negative development for Bali’s tourism sector.
Jan. 18, 2026
Pelabuhan Celukan Bawang successfully handled four international cruise ship calls between January 13 and 18, 2026, marking a busy week for northern Bali’s growing cruise tourism gateway. Among the arrivals was MV Sirena, which made its first-ever visit to the port.
Jan. 18, 2026
Visitor numbers to the marine tourism area of Tanjung Benoa, South Kuta, Badung, have shown a downward trend, affecting both domestic and international tourist segments.
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.