Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana delivers remarks during the opening of the 2026 Eco Tourism Week – Wonderful Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Industry Forum (WI-STIF) in Bali, on Saturday (May 30, 2026). /ANTARA/HO-Dok. Kementerian Pariwisata. Bali (ANTARA) - Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana pressed for the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance...
The 12th edition of the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2026 kicks off today, May 28, with a gala dinner at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, ahead of the main travel mart taking place from May 29-30 at the Bali International Convention Centre. Held under the theme Redefining Indonesia’s Gastronomy Journey: A Celebration of Taste, Cultures, and Sustainable Heritage, this year’s event brings...
As the peak season arrives in Bali, the island is ready to welcome an influx of tourists and holidaymakers from around the world. Despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East would affect international travel, Bali remains unaffected and is set to meet its 2026 tourism targets with ease. As demand for Bali travel shows no sign of slowing down, many local communities and frequent visitors to...
Indonesia has identified three key areas for tourism in 2026: gastronomy, maritime, and wellness tourism. Across these three themes, Bali offers so much to tourists, from incredible spas to once-in-a-lifetime underwater encounters to multi-award-winning restaurants. As Bali celebrated the Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali (FHTB) Exhibition this week, leaders are now set to work on new ways to...
Bali is working to pioneer sustainable tourism as standard. The island’s traditional philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, the harmony between people, planet, and the spiritual realms, still governs many aspects of day-to-day life. As tourism continues to grow, leaders are seeking new ways to manage the sector that benefit local businesses, communities, and the land. This week, the Denpasar...
The AI Revolution is happening right before our eyes. The travel sector is quickly adapting to keep up with AI advances, and in Bali, leaders are hopeful that the technology can help promote new destinations, grow local businesses, and support tourists with their travel needs. In December 2025, the Indonesian national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, launched its very own AI...
Bali’s Kuta Beach is indisputably one of the most famous destinations in all of Southeast Asia. As one of the region’s oldest and most established travel hotspots, it is fair to say that in recent years it has started to show signs of its age. Over the last 12 months, extensive efforts have been made to level up this iconic resort to welcome a new generation of holidaymakers. From...
Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving. With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One solution has received near-unanimous support: make use of...
Bali is one of the most adaptable tourism destinations in the world. As a travel destination, Bali is one of the most responsive to trends and keen to deliver. This capacity to pivot and change at a moment’s notice is one of the many reasons why the island is the number one travel destination in the world in 2026. Bali is the number one travel destination in the world for 2026, as...
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