Back to Quality Tourism: Bali Prepares New Law
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the authorities will strictly control tourism on the island and move away from the approach of 'the more people, the better'. He emphasized that Bali is…
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 and Nusa Tenggara Unite to Redefine Indonesian Tourism
Bali, Western and Eastern Nusa Tenggara have agreed to jointly develop a unified tourism and creative cluster. Signing the agreement marks the first step towards forming a common economic zone and coo…
Where is Bali located? Is Bali a country?
Bali is not a country — it is an island and one of Indonesia’s 38 provinces, located in Southeast Asia between the islands of Java and Lombok, about 8 degrees south of the equator. The provincial capi…
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 Booms with India and China in the Lead
The flow of foreign visitors to Bali continues to steadily grow. In May, the island welcomed 602,213 overseas tourists, 1.86% more than in April.
India led the growth with 67,995 visits (+36.93% compared to May 2024), attributed to the wedding season when couples from the middle and upper classes are eager to choose Bali for their honeymoon, ex…
Certification Revolution Coming to Bali’s Tourism Scene
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism approved Peraturan Menteri Pariwisata No. 6 Tahun 2025 — a document that completely changes the licensing and control system of tourism services across the country.
Bali Attracts Record Number of Middle East Tourists
Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists from the Middle East. According to Bali’s statistics agency, 4,640 people from the region visited the island in April 2026, while in May the figure…
Big Win for Denpasar: Three Tourism Awards in One Week
Denpasar has reinforced its position as one of the country’s leading tourist centers by winning three awards at the Indonesia Tourism Week (ITMW) 2025. The capital of Bali was recognized as the 'City…
Lovina to Host Six Days of Races, Bulls and Culture
The annual Lovina Festival will take place in Lovina from 24 to 29 July. The main venues will be located by the dolphin statue on the beach and near Spice Beach Club Bali. This year marks the 12th edi…