Bali's tourism industry is showing encouraging signs of growth, with international visitor arrivals increasing year-on-year for three consecutive months. The positive figures suggest that the island continues to attract travelers from around the world. Three Consecutive Months of Growth According to tourism arrival figures, Bali recorded year-on-year increases in international visitors during July,...

Bali's usual rainy season has been delayed this year, meaning visitors and residents may enjoy more dry-season conditions well into November. However, Indonesia's weather agency is forecasting that the transition to the rainy season will begin at different times across the island, with some areas potentially waiting until December. For anyone planning a holiday, a longer stay or simply looking...

Bali is once again attracting international attention, this time as the host of an important regional healthcare conference bringing together representatives from 22 countries across the Asia-Pacific. The four-day gathering is focused on improving healthcare education, supporting medical professionals and exploring how technology can help deliver better healthcare services throughout the...

Bali has always been associated with beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings and a slower pace of life. Now, a new wellness programme is putting one of the island's most important natural elements at the center of the experience: water. The Season of Sacred Water, recently introduced at Four Seasons resorts in Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, combines wellness treatments, traditional Balinese practices,...

November is shaping up to be an exciting month for visitors to Bali, with festivals, music, wellness experiences, food events, comedy, cultural celebrations and beach activities taking place across the island. For travelers wondering what there is to do beyond Bali's famous beaches and temples, the answer right now is simple: a lot. A current Bali events calendar lists 77 events taking place...

Nusa Penida is famous for dramatic cliffs and spectacular beaches, but beneath its waters lies another reason to visit: some of Bali's most exciting marine experiences. From manta rays and ocean sunfish to turtles and colourful coral reefs, the island offers dive sites for different experience levels and interests. Located in Klungkung Regency, Nusa Penida has developed into an important...

Bali is preparing for a major upgrade to its transportation network, with plans for a new tram connecting I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with Canggu via Pecatu. Governor Wayan Koster says the project is targeted to enter its processing phase in 2027, with the ambitious goal of completing the tram no later than early 2029. A New Way to Travel Across Bali Imagine arriving at Bali's...

Bali continues to show strong tourism demand, with between 19,000 and 24,000 international visitors arriving on the island every day throughout 2026. Bali Governor Wayan Koster says the steady flow of foreign tourists is supporting hotels, restaurants, travel companies and small businesses across the island. Thousands of International Visitors Arrive Every Day Governor Koster said Bali is currently...

Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation will inspect 2,140 vessels nationwide from November 1 to 30, 2026, as part of preparations for the Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 holiday travel period. The inspections will focus on maritime safety, passenger capacity, crew readiness and emergency equipment, with particular attention to tourist vessels and busy ferry crossings, including routes connecting...

Bali Governor Wayan Koster says the planned Bali Cultural Center (Pusat Kebudayaan Bali, or PKB) in Klungkung is intended to become a new centre of economic growth and help distribute development more evenly across the island. The initiative is part of the provincial government's efforts to reduce the concentration of tourism and economic activity in South Bali while strengthening cultural tourism...