Bali's 2026 Arts Festival will return from June 13 to July 11, featuring thousands of artists and cultural performances as discussions surrounding tourism sustainability and cultural preservation continue to grow across the island. Bali is preparing for the return of the 48th annual Bali Arts Festival ( Pesta Kesenian Bali/PKB ), one of Indonesia's largest cultural events, scheduled to take place from...
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has written an open letter to foreign tourists visiting the province. In the letter and accompanying video message, Governor Koster has thanked tourists for paying the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and called for more cooperation with the policy. The update comes as Bali enters the peak travel season, when upwards of 60,000 people will arrive on the island each...
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If you are planning to invest in Bali real estate or retire to the island full- or part-time, you’ve likely fallen in love with our emerald-green rice terraces, lush tropical microclimates, and vibrant coastal lifestyles. But behind the scenes, nature is preparing a major shift. Global climate models, alongside Indonesia’s Meteorological Agency (BMKG), are tracking a significant climate...
​ In a significant blow to Bali tourism, AirAsia has been forced to axe routes from Australia to Bali due to surging jet fuel costs. ​Emblematic of the escalating fallout from the US misadventure in Iran and the Middle East, AirAsia will cease flights from Melbourne and Adelaide to Denpasar, Bali, effective 18 June 2026. ​Indonesia AirAsia general manager Achmad Sadikin Abdurachman...
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As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over the global travel sector, Bali is surprisingly seeing an increase in arrivals. As global travel experts prepare for a decline in tourism, particularly in the leisure sector, Bali is showing the world that nothing can keep tourists from pursuing their vacation dreams. Bali is TripAdvisor’s Best Destination in...
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Travel trends are changing in Bali faster than we can keep up with. While some travel trends come and go as quickly as the clouds, others change seasonally, and some have always felt set in stone. All that is changing, however, as Australian tourists, Bali’s most frequent international arrivals for more than a decade, have been knocked off the number one spot. Australian tourists have long...
Ubud’s world-famous Monkey Forest has confirmed it will increase entry fees for all visitors with immediate effect. Monkey Forest Ubud is consistently ranked among the most popular attractions in Bali for both international and domestic visitors. The entry-ticket increases are noticeable but not so significant that budget-conscious tourists need to drastically change their plans....
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