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Economic developments, business activity, tourism performance, investment projects, and industry trends relevant to Bali and Indonesia.
Dec. 28, 2025
Tourist visits to Ulun Danu Beratan, a major attraction in Tabanan Regency, Bali, have increased significantly during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year holiday period. The rise has been recorded among both domestic and international travelers.
Dec. 26, 2025
The Badung chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia / PHRI) has rejected claims circulating online that Bali is experiencing a downturn in visitor numbers during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 holiday period.
Dec. 25, 2025
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has firmly dismissed circulating social media claims suggesting a decline in foreign tourist arrivals, calling the narrative misleading and inconsistent with official data.
Dec. 17, 2025
The luxury cruise ship MV Azamara Pursuit arrived at Celukan Bawang Port, North Bali, on Wednesday morning (December 17, 2025), marking another significant cruise visit to Buleleng Regency this month.
Dec. 17, 2025
Indonesian airline TransNusa has officially launched three new domestic routes, expanding air connectivity across Central and Eastern Indonesia as part of its broader network growth strategy.
Dec. 13, 2025
AirAsia has officially announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Bali and Melbourne, scheduled to begin operations in March 2026.
Dec. 13, 2025
PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) has officially opened Imaginaria by Digimap, a new flagship Apple Premium Partner store focused on immersive customer experiences, located on Sunset Road, Bali.
Dec. 11, 2025
The 20th Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-20) of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) has officially opened in Bali, marking a key moment for advancing regional cooperation in marine conservation, sustainable fisheries management, and climate resilience across the Coral Triangle.
Dec. 7, 2025
Indonesia has launched a new milestone in its healthcare transformation with the groundbreaking of the country’s first international fertility center in the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Bali.
Dec. 3, 2025
Benoa Port closed out 2025 with two significant maiden calls, underscoring its growing status as a key cruise destination in the Asia-Pacific region. The first visit took place on 24 November 2025 with the arrival of Discovery Princess, followed by the Genting Dream on Tuesday, 2 December.
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.