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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Jan. 17, 2026
InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) recorded positive performance throughout 2025, particularly in the second half of the year, despite ongoing shifts in both national and global tourism dynamics.
Jan. 16, 2026
Shifting lifestyle preferences toward wellness living and cozy living are increasingly shaping the residential property market, particularly in global destinations such as Bali. Demand is rising for homes that offer not only accommodation, but also long-term quality of life, balance, and a sense of calm.
Jan. 16, 2026
Indonesia’s online travel platform tiket.com has officially opened a new branch office in Bali, reinforcing the island’s role as a key tourism hub and gateway for travel to Eastern Indonesia.
Jan. 15, 2026
Çelebi Aviation has officially launched its ground handling operations in Indonesia, beginning January 1, 2026, with services now operating at two of the country’s busiest airports: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
Jan. 14, 2026
Buleleng Regency welcomed the luxury cruise ship Regatta on Wednesday morning (January 14, 2026), bringing hundreds of international visitors to North Bali as part of the region’s growing cruise tourism activity.
Jan. 13, 2026
PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) (Pelindo), through Benoa Port, has reported an increase in international cruise ship activity at the start of 2026, signaling a steady flow of cruise tourism to Bali.
Jan. 12, 2026
Bali’s tourism direction for 2026 is being shaped toward higher quality and long-term sustainability, with policies emphasizing destination zoning, professional management, sustainable investment, and stricter regulatory enforcement.
Jan. 11, 2026
InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the manager of The Nusa Dua, has received two major honors at the Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards 2026, recognizing its long-term commitment to sustainable tourism development.
Jan. 10, 2026
Bali’s air connectivity to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has expanded further with the launch of a new Batik Air route linking Denpasar and Tambolaka, Sumba. The service officially began operating on Friday (9/1/2026) from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Jan. 9, 2026
Foreign exchange transactions in Bali recorded an increase throughout 2025, in line with the continued growth of international tourist arrivals, according to Bank Indonesia (BI).
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.