Bali’s tourism strategy for 2026 marks a major shift toward quality over quantity, targeting 6.63 million international visitors while introducing stricter immigration controls and sustainable travel initiatives. With a focus on high-value tourists, eco-tourism, and Asia-Pacific markets, Bali is redefining its global tourism identity. This
Indonesia’s “10 New Balis” tourism strategy is generating strong online interest, but real-world arrivals are lagging behind. While global travellers are searching, saving and sharing emerging destinations, limited international flights, infrastructure gaps, and complex journeys are stopping curiosity from turning into bookings. This article explores
Bali’s tourism landscape is evolving rapidly as long-stay residential tourism replaces traditional short-term mass tourism. Remote workers, digital nomads, families and retirees are transforming Bali into an extended-stay lifestyle hub, reshaping local economies, housing markets and cultural experiences. This boom in longer stays brings more
Bali’s proposal to ban Airbnb has been rebuffed by the Indonesian government, which insists that digital platforms like Airbnb remain vital for tourism growth while pushing for stronger compliance and regulation. The focus is shifting from outright prohibition to licensing, tax contribution and quality standards
New data from travel sites and recent industry reporting show a clear shift: tourists travelling to Bali and across the Asia-Pacific are increasingly searching for personalised, culturally immersive, meaningful stays rather than standard resort getaways. As holiday-home and private villa searches surge, and as Airbnb
Canggu 2025 – Bali’s Canggu isn’t just trending — it’s evolving into a destination that challenges travel clichés. With surf breaks that welcome beginners and seasoned riders alike, Instagrammable cafés, robust coworking infrastructure, vibrant nightlife and still-quiet rice paddy corners, Canggu draws all kinds of
Bali’s upcoming North Bali International Airport promises to shift the landscape of travel to this island paradise. With a projected capacity to handle 24 million international and 6 million domestic passengers, this airport aims to be more than a runway—it will embody sustainable design, Balinese
Seseh, once a quiet farming and fishing village on Bali’s southern coast, is quietly transforming into a thriving wellness and nomad enclave. With sunrise yoga by the sea, nourishing cafés, community runs, and wellness hubs just around the corner, it offers a rare fusion of
Bali is facing a tough truth. The island we know for rice terraces, temples and sunsets is now making headlines for deadly floods and an ecological crisis years in the making. In September 2025, flash floods tore through Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan and more. At
Bali is on track to smash its 2025 tourism targets, with international arrivals surpassing 7 million and Ngurah Rai Airport handling over 2.3 million passengers in August alone. July saw nearly 700,000 foreign visitors, marking an 11% year-on-year increase. Australia, India, China, France, and South
