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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Jan. 8, 2026
Nuanu Creative City in Tabanan, Bali, has unveiled Southeast Asia’s first Michelin-recognized virtual reality (VR) dining experience, developed in collaboration with EPIC NOW and hosted at Luna Beach Club. The immersive fine dining concept officially launched on Wednesday (7/1/2026).
Jan. 8, 2026
Indonesia AirAsia has announced a new international route connecting Bali and Da Nang, Vietnam, with direct flights scheduled to begin on March 20, 2026. The route will become the airline’s seventh international service operating from its Bali hub.
Jan. 5, 2026
State-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) is stepping up cruise ship services at Celukan Bawang Port, with a projected 50 percent increase in cruise traffic in 2026 compared with the previous year.
Jan. 3, 2026
The economy of Bali is projected to maintain strong and resilient growth in 2026 despite ongoing global economic challenges, according to Bank Indonesia (BI).
Jan. 3, 2026
Benoa Port is set to receive 61 international cruise ship calls throughout 2026, with an estimated 55,000 to 65,000 passengers expected to arrive in Bali, according to port authorities.
Jan. 1, 2026
Bali welcomed its first international cruise ship arrival of 2026 as MV Ovation of the Seas docked at Benoa Port on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at 06:00 WITA.
Dec. 30, 2025
Visitor numbers to Tanah Lot, one of Bali’s most iconic tourist attractions, declined in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, despite fewer arrivals, the site recorded a strong financial performance, surpassing its annual revenue target.
Dec. 29, 2025
Tourist arrivals to Gianyar Regency reached 4,074,426 visitors throughout 2025, with the majority of visits concentrated at two major attractions: Monkey Forest Ubud and Tirta Empul Temple in Tampaksiring. Both destinations remained top choices for domestic and international tourists.
Dec. 29, 2025
Bali’s rapidly expanding tourism development has delivered broad economic benefits, but experts warn it is also creating long-term risks, particularly through accelerated land conversion that is increasingly affecting local communities and agricultural sustainability.
Dec. 28, 2025
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport recorded a positive increase in passenger traffic during the first 12 days of the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year (Nataru) travel monitoring period, indicating sustained travel demand to and from Bali.
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.