Indonesia’s Tourism is Now Led by Women!
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, a businesswoman, innovator, and philanthropist, has become Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism. She has already started her work and shared how she plans to elevate the tourism i…
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Minister of Tourism in Indonesia: Visa discussion for remote workers is nearing completion
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that discussions on an electronic visa for remote employees (also known as digital nomads) are entering their fin…
UN Picks Pemuteran as 2025’s Best Tourism Village
The tourist village of Pemuteran in Buleleng has been awarded the prestigious international award 'Best Tourism Village 2025' by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This recogn…
Bali Tourism Stays Strong Despite Floods
Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, stated that tourist activity in Bali remains stable despite the heavy rains and flooding that hit the island. According to her, all major tou…
Indonesia Tourism 2025: Rising Growth and Global Recognition
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…
Bali to Host the 26th Inter-Island Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP) This Year
In the middle of this year, Bali will host the 26th Inter-Island Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP Forum). Established on July 23–25, 1997, the forum aims to explore the global tourism market through dialogu…
A New Head of the Bali Tourism Department Appointed
Bali Governor Wayan Koster conducted significant staff reshuffles: 21 new provincial administration leaders were sworn in. One of the main decisions was the appointment of a new head of the Tourism De…
Bali Welcomes 4.6 Million Tourists in 8 Months — A New Record Looms
In August 2025, Indonesia welcomed 1.5 million foreign tourists, which is 12.33% more than the previous year. The growth rate is slightly lower than in July (13.01%), but interest in the country conti…
Bali Hits 6.9M Tourists in 2025, Sea Arrivals Increase
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…
Traffic Congestion Undermines Bali Tourism, Governor Says
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the island cannot cope with traffic jams: the congestion is already hindering tourism and may eventually reduce interest in visiting. According to him…
