Indonesian surfer Rio Waida secured his spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris by competing in the World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico.
He finished the 10th qualifying round in second place with a score of 10.93 points, earning him a place in the Olympic tournament among surfers. Rio, 24, expressed his excitement, saying, «It's so inc…
In 2025, 6,948,754 foreign tourists directly visited Bali. This is 9.72% more than in 2024, according to the Bali Statistics Agency (BPS).
The agency noted a growth in sea entry: in 2025, 41,169 foreigners arrived through Bali’s ports—a 65.88% increase from 2024 (24,819). Yet, it still represents a small portion of the overall arrivals…
It feels like we’ve only just welcomed the last New Year — and here it is again. The year flew by in one breath, and Bali is already slipping into its festive rhythm. Preparations for the night are we…
In the temple complex of Pura Bukit Sari, within the Sangeh Monkey Forest, a large and old nutmeg tree fell. It crushed the bale gong pavilion where two staff members were inside. One of them died, an…
In 2025, tourism in Indonesia continues to grow steadily and once again becomes a key sector of the economy. During the financial year from September 2024 to August 2025, 14.85 million foreign tourist…
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has once again demonstrated its high standard by receiving three awards at the 32nd World Travel Awards 2025 held in Hong Kong.
At a gala evening at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, hotel representatives — Agus Astawa (Hotel Manager), Jean-Pierre Joncas (General Manager), and Dane Gilbert (Executive Assistant Man…
