The weakening of the Indonesian Rupiah against the US dollar over the last few weeks has brought both benefits and challenges for both Bali tourists and the travel sector. Local industry leaders have been coming together to develop solutions that benefit everyone in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Speaking to reporters, Putu Winastra, Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Tours...
Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. Once a hidden island visited by backpackers seeking off-path adventures away from Bali’s holidaymaker crowd, Nusa Penida is a world-famous tourist destination that welcomes thousands of tourists every single day. Times are changing over on Nusa Penida. With more and more tourists visiting the island every day, and those same...
Bali is becoming a sporty place nowadays. From run clubs to padel, from yoga to surfing, and from soccer to open-water swimming, if you want to get fit, stay fit, and play, Bali is the place to be. All this demand for sports has naturally led to massive investment in sports facilities in top tourism destinations. Liga.Tennis is working around the clock to keep up with the growing demand...
A regional perspective on the real estate scene where economic uncertainty, higher interest rates and the Iran war have impeded development. Jun 16, 2026 | By Joe Lim LUXUO delves into the economic reset facing Southeast Asia’s real estate industry. A region once defined by rapid urban expansion, rising condominium towers and cross-border capital inflows is now entering a more restrained...
What will arguably become Bali’s most prestigious shopping venues, Sira Village – Grand Outlet Bali, the Mitsubishi Estate Landmark Project shopping mall opens on 31 July 2026 at Kura Kura Bali’s Sunset Waterfront. The prestigious mall will be the home of 100 premier brands. Touted by its developers as the “first and largest sunset-front outlet village...
We get it, Bali’s beaches are amongst some of the best in the world. We get it too that Ubud is the most incredible cultural capital tourists could ask for, but we are taking a moment to appreciate the real underappreciated regions of Bali. We love the beach, don’t get us wrong. We love a rice paddy…of course we do. But you know what we also love? We love a forest, we love a lake,...
The new public landmark in Singaraja is set to spotlight North Bali’s heritage identity Photograph: Kutha Artayana | Dusk at the old port of Buleleng City, Singaraja, Bali North Bali has always moved at a slower, quieter pace than the island’s southern hotspots. Now, Singaraja is getting a new public landmark that could give travellers another reason to head north beyond waterfalls, black-sand...
Do you feel it? Do you have a sense for it? Bali is getting busy, the sun is heating up, and we are here for it! The peak travel season has arrived in Bali, and with the long school holidays just days away, the island is going to welcome tens of thousands more holidaymakers, and the vibe is going to be high, especially since Galungan is just days away too. June is set to be one of the...
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