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Indonesia sets moratorium against hotel construction in Bali

Marga Manlapig Sep 11, 2024

The Indonesian government is poised to impose a moratorium against the construction of hotels, villas, and nightspots in the popular resort island of Bali in a bid to curb overdevelopment…

Indonesia reports tourism sector recovering well

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

Hotel analytics firm Hotelivate released its report on the Indonesian tourism sector which shows that it is recovering well thanks to a spike in tourist arrivals in Bali and Jakarta.

Agoda reveals Asia’s ten most sought-after beach destinations

Marga Manlapig Aug 26, 2024

Agoda revealed its top ten list of Asia’s most desirable beach destinations ahead of International Beach Day on 1st September, with Bali taking the top spot.

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali to Phuket

Marga Manlapig Aug 13, 2024

TAT welcomed AirAsia’s maiden flight from Bali’s Denpasar Airport flying directly into Phuket with a special ceremony.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to operate second A380 Service to Bali to serve seasonal demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Emirates has announced that it will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali, starting 1 September and until 26 October, to meet the surge in travel demand to the island…

Indonesia raises concerns on overtourism in Bali

Marga Manlapig Jul 24, 2024

Indonesian authorities expressed concerns that Bali may be at risk for overcrowding in light of the recent boom in island tourism.

Etihad Airways celebrates launch of direct flights to Bali

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Denpasar, Bali, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the paradise island…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali bound year-round: Air New Zealand extends flights to holiday hotspot

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

Air New Zealand has expanded its non-stop Bali services to cover the summer months for the first time.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts to Introduce modern luxury to Bali’s Seseh Beach

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2024

Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels is announcing the signing of an agreement to manage a new-build resort and branded residences on the Indonesian island of Bali.

Escape the Everyday with WeRoad’s Unbeatable Bank Holiday Deals

Ella Clarke May 1, 2024

As the early May bank holiday weekend approaches, many of us are looking for exciting ways to make the most of the long holiday. Adventure travel company Weroad, Adventurers seeking an…

OXO Living announces plans for “OXO The Residences” with architect Alexis Dornier

Kanchan Nath Apr 30, 2024

OXO Living, a visionary in boutique property development and management, proudly presents OXO The Residences, an ambitious IDR 500 billion (USD 31 million) venture set to rise in Bali’s…

Hotels & Resorts - Partner Content

The Layar Estate – A chic haven in Seminyak, Bali

Farah Kusairi Mar 25, 2024

The Layar Villa is a stunning fusion of high-tech architecture, a cool design villa resort located in an excellent location in the heart of Seminyak. Offering a chic and luxurious experience…

Bali’s Dynamic Tourism Landscape: Latest Trends in Hotels and Branded Residences

Kanchan Nath Mar 18, 2024

In 2023, Bali's tourism sector experienced a notable rebound, surpassing the peak performances recorded in 2019, according to the newly released Bali Hotel and Branded Residences 2024 report…

Solo Travel Brand WeRoad Announce Partnership With Dating App Thursday

Ella Clarke Feb 13, 2024

Specialist small group adventure travel company, WeRoad, has partnered up with thursday, the global dating app known for organising popular single events across the UK, to offer an…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara commences daily direct services between Delhi and Bali

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2023

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali.

Top 10 most Instagrammed ‘Sunset Destinations’

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023

Travel and luggage experts at Bounce have delved into Instagram post data, analysing hashtags such as #balisunset for a number of locations to reveal the world’s top 10 instagram viral…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet increases flight frequency to Bali, making travel a breeze for Indians

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet has increased its flight frequency to Bali, making it easier for travel to the world’s largest island nation- Indonesia from Vietnamese biggest…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Aqua Expeditions’ Indonesian Summer Special

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

Escape to the remote Indonesian Archipelago this summer with Aqua Expeditions, for an adventure of a lifetime under the glistening heat of the Indonesian sun.

Merusaka Nusa Dua Hotel in Bali Presents the Perfect Destination for Meetings, MICE, and Congresses

Andrew J Wood Jun 9, 2023

Merusaka Nusa Dua Hotel, a premier luxury resort located in the breathtaking island of Bali, is the perfect destination for meetings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,…

Jumeirah Bali celebrates ‘Global Wellness Day’ with quintessential wellness program

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

Jumeirah Bali, a five-star sanctuary of tranquillity and relaxation, is pleased to celebrate global wellness day with a transformational daily wellness program that will inspire guests to…

52nd Skål Asia Congress Opens In Bali

Andrew J Wood Jun 5, 2023

52nd Skål Asia Congress Opens In Bali by Andrew J Wood Skål World President Juan Steta in Bali at the 52nd Skål Asia Congress BALI: The first face-to-face Skål Asia Congress since the…

OP 5 Local Culture Gems in Bali for Authentic Travel Experiences.

Agna Tya May 2, 2023

Bali is all about diverse local culture. As someone who's had the pleasure of experiencing Bali's rich and diverse local culture firsthand, I can attest to the fact that immersing yourself…

Go for an adventure family vacation with Club Med

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Weaving memorable travel experiences for families for decades, Club Med has launched the family campaign that takes care of the planning and brings the fun back in vacations.

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2023

With peak wedding season right around the corner, fashion retailer and wedding experts Moss have compiled data to determine the most popular honeymoon locations from around the world!

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Denpasar, Bali

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Air New Zealand resumed its non-stop services to the popular Indonesian holiday spot for first time in three years

Skål Asia Congress Bali 2023 – All Set To Be The

Andrew J Wood Mar 15, 2023

by Andrew J Wood The 2023 Skål Asia Congress will take place 1-4 June at the luxurious Merusuka Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali. BALI, Indonesia: Skål International Bali is proud to announce…

‘Further East 2023’ in Bali from 6-9 Nov

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2023

Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot travel show, Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from 6 to 9 November 2023 for its fourth edition.

Lombok, Indonesia gears up for success in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

2023 is set to be a watershed year for Lombok. This idyllic Indonesian island is on the cusp of an exciting new era of long-term prosperity as international travellers, investors and major…

Weddings & Honeymoon

Indian destination weddings in Bali

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

AYANA Estate announce exciting scenic and dreamlike wedding venues, offering a full-scale wedding experience in Bali.

Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak opens with 269 keys

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

Accor has introduced an exciting new era of premium, locally-inspired international hospitality to Bali with the opening of Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak, revealing fresh cultural perspectives…

Bali Dynasty Resort reaches out to the community through Solemen Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

With regard to their commitment to helping and supporting people with disabilities and disadvantaged people in Bali, Bali Dynasty Resort continues to support people in need.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for affordable flights

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for the top 10 most popular flight destinations of Indians.

‘airasia Super App’ officially launches in Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…

‘Rethinking Tourism’ for people and planet

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the Global Day of Observation emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.

Podcast: Bali

Steve Collins Nov 14, 2020

The most popular tourist island in the archipelago. There’s a good reason for this, the infrastructure is excellent, locals are friendly, there is plenty to do and the island has a superb…

All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali

Gary Bowerman Aug 13, 2020

The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman

7 Months in a COVID Travel Bubble [PODCAST]

Gary Bowerman Jul 30, 2020

With few signs of movement on border re-openings in South East Asia, Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson reflects on 7 lost months in travel and tourism.

These Reasons for Honeymooning in Bali Will Take Your Breath Away!

Vishnu Joshi Oct 8, 2019

Hello honeymooners or romantic couples. Where are you heading for making honeymoon affairs? If you have not selected the destination for your romance right now, then you are at the right…

Bali: From Holiday to Home

Simon Willmore Jan 23, 2019

The next step in your career could have you walking with Komodo dragons or sipping cocktails by azure seas and golden beaches in Indonesia. A paradise of sun, sand and sea, Indonesia…

Bali, Indonesia mulls to impose tourist tax

Kristin Mariano Jan 23, 2019

Balinese regional government has drafted a bylaw imposing a USD10 tax on foreign tourists to be charged upon leaving the country.

Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort introduces Roosterfish Beach Club

Alastair Newport Jul 6, 2018

When it comes to choosing a beach holiday you can do no better than opting for, what has become, the quintessential destination for an exotic island getaway in South East Asia – Bali.…

Strong line-up for Muscle Beach Bali 2017

Alastair Newport Oct 3, 2017 17

Indonesia’s best bodies head to Bali this month for IFBB Indonesia’s national amateur bodybuilding championship Muscle Beach Bali this month, at Finn's Beach Club

Ayana Bali launches new shopping complex

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017

Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali has launched a new retail area. Located between the resort's lobby and the Rock Bar, the new shopping complex features 12 boutique stores selling a…

China accounts for a quarter of Bali arrivals

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2017

More than a quarter of international visitors to Bali in the first half of 2017 were from mainland China, new data has revealed. According to the latest figures from the Provincial…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…

IHG unveils first Hotel Indigo resort in Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017

The world’s first Hotel Indigo in a resort location opens in Bali this month. The launch of the Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach marks a significant evolution for the brand, which was…

The latest appointments from Vistara, Millennium Hotels and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

LESLIE THNG has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture. Thng, a former chief executive of SilkAir, was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget…

Bali tourism arrivals surge 24%

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in international visitor numbers. According to the latest data from the Antara news agency, Indonesia’s "Island of the Gods" welcomed a…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India. The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to Chennai,…

Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 271, including…

Best Western brings upscale brand to Ubud

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2017

Best Western has opened an upscale resort in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. Then new Best Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud is a low-rise property featuring 75 rooms with private…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Connecting two of Southeast…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…

Mark Elliott May 18, 2017

Bali gets another Chinese connection Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China) When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017 Who? Garuda Indonesia Why? Part of the Indonesian…

China becomes Bali’s top tourism source market

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in terms of international visitor arrivals, driven by rising number of Chinese tourists. According to the latest official data, reported…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week. On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…

Bali adventure tourism boosted by new attraction

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

A new attraction has opened in Bali dedicated to soft adventure. The new Bali Jungle Adventure Park, which has been created by Tjendana Corporation, opened this month in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island. Commencing on 2 July 2017,…

Four Seasons Bali unveils most luxurious villas

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has unveiled its new Imperial and Royal Villas - its highest levels of accommodation. Scheduled to open 15 May, the resort’s top villas have…

Airlines and Aviation

Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017. The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Cambodia Angkor Air Why? New charter service…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Xiamen Airlines Why? Fujian province’s…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Hanoi, London and more

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Sol House Bali Legian Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach Grade: Upscale Keys: 136 Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda boosts Australian routes

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali. In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…

Bali Dynasty revamps to lure families

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Bali Dynasty Resort is undertaking a renovation in order to better capture the family market. The resort, which is located in the Kuta area of the island, is creating a series of…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 41 Facilities:…

Indonesia welcomes one million visitors in January

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

Indonesia's tourism sector continued to thrive in January 2017, as the country welcomed more than one million visitors. According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of…

Bali hotel occupancy rises, but at what cost?

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

Bali's hotel occupancy rebounded last year, rising more than 4% following a challenging 2015. But at what cost? According to the latest report from C9 Hotelworks and Horwath HTL, this…

Asian hotel development speeds up in 2017

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

The number of new hotel rooms under construction across the Asia Pacific region at the start of 2017 is significantly higher than it was at the beginning of last year, new data has…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Australia withdraws from Bali

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017

Tigerair Australia has suspended all flights to Bali, less than a year after it started flying to the island. The low-cost carrier said the decision had been taken after Indonesian…

Major new marine park to open in Bali

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Bali will soon be home to another major tourist attraction, following the launch of a new marine park. Officials from the Taman Safari Indonesia Group told the Bali Post recently that the…

Bali, Jakarta to welcome 70% of Indo visitors

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

Approximately 70% of international visitors to Indonesia in 2017 are expected to travel to just two destinations: Bali and Jakarta. The Indonesian government is targeting a total of…

Archipelago at the double in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Archipelago International has added two more hotels to its portfolio in Indonesia. Aston Canggu Beach Resort is a new upscale property in the shores of Bali’s Kuta area. It becomes…

Ayana Bali increases inventory with new tower

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

The Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali added 120 more rooms and suites to its inventory with the opening of a new tower. The Rimba East tower forms part of Rimba Jimbaran Bali, the sister…

Shark attacks surfer off Bali coast

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017

An Australian tourist has been attacked by a shark while surfing off the coast of Bali. Local news site Tribune-Bali.com reports that the 48-year-old man was bitten earlier this month…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017

Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The…

Viking ship to invade Asia in 2018

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2017

Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019. The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Texas, Phu Quoc and an Italian island

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2017

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Location: Next to Samasta Village shopping complex, a few minutes' walk from the beach at Jimbaran Bay Grade: Upscale Keys: 297 Facilities:…

Bali falls short of cruise target

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2017

The operator of Bali's main cruise port fell short of its target of handling 60 cruise ship visits in 2016. RadarBali.com reported PT Pelindo III, which manages the Port of Benoa, as…

Dusit plans double debut in key Asian beach resort

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Dusit International has continued its international expansion with the signing of its first two hotels in Indonesia, both of which will be located in Bali. Scheduled to open in 2018,…

Bali sets new tourism record

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2016

Bali has smashed its full-year tourism record, exceeding its previous all-time-high of four million international visitor arrivals in the first 10 months of 2016. The Indonesian…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2016

Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia. Until the end of January…

Tauzia unveils new boutique brand in Bali

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has launched a new boutique brand with the opening of a property in the Sanur area of Bali. The new Maison Aurelia becomes the first hotel under…

Hilton debuts in Bali with huge beach resort

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

Hilton has opened a huge coastal resort in Bali, marking the entry of the famous upscale brand into the popular Indonesian island. The former Grand Nikko resort in the Nusa Dua area of…

Marriott’s first new-build Tribute opens in Bali

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2016

Marriott International has opened a new hotel in Bali which becomes the world's first new-build Tribute Portfolio hotel. Sthala, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has made its debut in the…

Mövenpick to make debut in Bali

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled details of its first ever property in Indonesia. Scheduled to open on 12 January 2017, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is a brand new…

Capella plans “ultra-luxury” tented camp in Bali

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2016

Capella Hotel Group has unveiled plans for a new "ultra-luxury" resort in Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. Set within a rural area of jungle and paddy fields, on the banks of the…

Shanghai leads Asian hotel pipeline

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2016

Shanghai has more new hotel rooms under development than any other Asia Pacific city. According to the latest pipeline report from STR, there are now 37 hotels comprising 8,762 rooms…

Wyndham reaches major Asian milestone

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2016

Wyndham Hotel Group has reached another major milestone in its Asian development, with the opening of the 100th hotel in its Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim region. The landmark was…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda boosts Chinese connections from Bali

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2016

Garuda Indonesia will launch scheduled flights between Bali to Chengdu early next year, as it continues to expand its operations between China and the resort island. Commencing on 15…

Expand Bali airport, minister urges

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2016

The Indonesian government has suggested that further airport expansion is required in Bali, to handle rising passenger numbers. Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar only…

Singapore to develop tourism talent in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2016

Singapore's Republic Polytechnic has joined forces with Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism to develop young tourism talent. The college, along with four Indonesian national tourism…

Bali arrivals surge into uncharted territory

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2016

Bali's tourism industry is undergoing an unprecedented boom, with international visitor arrivals showing strong and sustained double-digit growth. The latest monthly arrival figures,…

Golden Tulip opens on Bali’s Sunset Road

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2016

Louvre Hotels has expanded its portfolio in Indonesia with the opening of a new Golden Tulip resort in Bali. Located on the main Sunset Road, Golden Tulip Jineng Resort Bali is within…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda may increase Bali-Lombok capacity

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2016

Garuda Indonesia is considering deploying larger aircraft on its short flights between Bali and Lombok. The Antara news agency reported the national carrier's manager for West Nusa…

Bali on track to smash tourist record

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

Bali experienced a surge in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2016, and is now on track to smash its previous full-year record. According to the latest official data, reported by…

Archipelago brings new budget option to Kuta

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2016

Indonesia's Archipelago International has continued to expand its favehotel brand with the opening of another new budget hotel in Kuta, Bali's main tourist area. Opening this month,…

Shanghai, Jakarta lead Asian hotel development

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2016

Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other cities in the Asia Pacific region. According to the latest data from STR, there are now 36 hotels…

Swiss-Belhotel opens first Zest Hotel in Bali

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2016

Swiss-Belhotel International recently celebrated the opening of its first Zest Hotel in Bali. The new Zest Hotel Legian becomes the budget hotel brand's seventh property in Indonesia,…

Indian arrivals to Bali jump 56%

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2016

The number of Indians travelling to Bali has surged in the first half of the year. According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), reported by the Antara news agency, a…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Lucky Air adds Samui, Bali flights

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2016

Lucky Air, the Chinese carrier, has added new routes to two of Southeast Asia's most popular resort destinations. On Saturday (23 July 2016), the airline launched a new service…

Airlines and Aviation

Sriwijaya Air adds four Chinese routes from Bali

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2016

Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air will launch four new scheduled flights linking Bali with China by the end of 2016. The Antara news agency reported the carrier's senior manager of corporate…

Bali slams Australian Zika virus claims

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2016

Tourism officials in Bali have slammed "sensationalised" Australian media reports that suggested visitors to the island could be at risk from the Zika virus. In a statement released…

Artistic new hotel opens in Bali

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2016

Artotel, which operates a collection of art-inspired hotels in Indonesia, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new property in Bali. The new-build Artotel Sanur is located two…

Glamping resort to open on Bali’s north coast

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2016

Indonesia's Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts will open a new glamping resort in Bali's north coast this summer. Scheduled to launch in August 2016, Menjangan Dynasty Resort, Beach…

Grand Nikko Bali to become a Hilton

Mark Elliott May 23, 2016

The Grand Nikko Bali hotel will be rebranded as a Hilton, following the signing of a new management agreement. Hilton Worldwide secured the contract in a deal with the hotel's owners,…

W Hotels opens first music studio in Bali

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

Starwood has launched its first-ever 'W Sound Suite' in Bali. Located at the W Bali Seminyak, the Sound Suite is a private music studio and writer’s room that can be used by…

Hilton brings Garden Inn brand to Indonesia

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

Hilton has launched its first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Indonesia. The new Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport is a 291-room property located 500 metres from Bali's…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Australia touches down in Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

Tigerair Australia embarks on its first flights to Asia today (23 March 2016), with two the launch of three flights to Bali. The low-cost carrier's first Bali-bound flight departed…

Anantara to debut in Ubud

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has revealed the latest stage of its expansion in Southeast Asia - the development of a brand new Anantara resort in Bali's cultural capital, Ubud. Minor has…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Australia welcomes new aircraft for Bali flights

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2016

Tigerair Australia has unveiled the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be based at Melbourne Airport, ahead of the airline’s new direct services to Bali. The new single-aisle…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda plans Mumbai-Bali flights

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights connecting Bali with Mumbai. According to a report by local news site Radar Bali, the national carrier wants to tap into the large…

Indonesia aims to drive marine tourism

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2016

Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism has identified 12 destinations in which it will aim to drive its marine tourism sector. Bali, Lombok and Komodo Island form part of the plan, along…

Wyndham adds third hotel in Bali

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

Wyndham Hotel Group has opened the Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, its third hotel in Bali. Formerly known as the Best Western Premier Sunset Road, the 271-room property is located…

Paul Gauguin to sail to Bali in 2017

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

Paul Gauguin Cruises, which operates luxury voyages in the South Pacific, has announced plans to sail to Bali in 2017. The 16-night voyage departs Fiji on 29 April 2017 and visits…

Radisson makes double entry into Bali

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2016

Carlson Rezidor opened its first two Radisson hotels in Bali on 1 January 2016. The former Ramada Resort Benoa Bali has now been rebranded as the Radisson Bali Tanjung Benoa, while…

Australians go visa-free to Indonesia

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Australia has been added to the list of countries offered visa-free travel to Indonesia. The Antara news agency reported a government official as saying that 84 new countries will be…

Preferred adds four key properties to Asian collection

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added four key Asian properties, including two as-yet-unopened hotels and its first Legend Collection properties in Bali and Shanghai. The…

Golden Tulip signs new Bali hotel

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015

Louvre Hotels has continued its Indonesian expansion with the signing of an agreement to manage a new Golden Tulip hotel in Bali. The Tamansari Jineng Condotel, which is located on…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda connects Bali with Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has continued its Chinese expansion strategy with the launch of a new direct flight between Bali and Guangzhou. The new service commenced on Sunday 22 November and…

Airlines and Aviation

Fierce competition drives airline innovation in Asia

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2015

Intense competition in the Asian aviation sector is driving innovation among airlines, with an increasing variety of business models and product offerings, the AAPA Assembly of…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian airlines seek action on airspace threats

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2015

Asia's largest airlines have called on the world’s governments to improve the management of airspace closures. At the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) annual Assembly of…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali airport reopens, but Australian flights remain grounded

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Bali's Ngurah Rain International Airport reopened on Thursday afternoon, after two days flights cancellations left the holiday plans of thousands of tourists in tatters. The eruption…

Carlson Rezidor brings Radisson Red to Indonesia in multi-hotel deal

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2015

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has signed a multiple-property deal in Indonesia, which will include the launch of Southeast Asia's first ever Radisson Red hotels. The agreement, penned with…

Airlines and Aviation

Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2015

Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid. In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…

Alila opens in Seminyak

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Alila’s fifth property in Bali opens on Thursday, located in the island's Seminyak area. Set on Bali’s southwest coast, Alila Seminyak is a contemporary beachfront resort that…

Prime Plaza brings “glamping” to Bali

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts has started work on a new "glamping" resort on the north coast of Bali. Set on 16 hectares of land, the Menjangan Dynasty Resort, Beach Camp & Dive…

Airlines and Aviation

New flight links Bali with East Timor

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2015

A new air route has opened connecting Bali with East Timor. The Jakarta Post reports that the new Denpasar-Dili service will be operated by Citilink, Garuda Indonesia's low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds Bali flights for holiday season

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

Qantas has announced plans to operate new seasonal services connecting Sydney with Bali. During December 2015 and January 2016, Qantas will operate four weekly flights to the ‘Island…

Ritz-Carlton Reserve debuts in Bali

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2015

Ritz-Carlton's ultra-luxurious Reserve brand will make its debut in Bali on 5 September. The new Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is set along the banks of the Ayung River in Ubud,…

Mövenpick plans multi-property Indonesian expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2015

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch several new properties in Indonesia. Speaking at the 2015 Tourism Hotel Investment & Networking Conference in Bali this…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches new route to Bali

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2015

Jetstar will launch flights connecting Bali with the North Queensland city of Townsville today. This will mark the first service between these two destinations, and the first…

Potato Head company to launch first hotel in Bali

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

PTT Family, the company behind the Potato Head clubs in Bali and Singapore, will enter the hotel sector later this year with the launch of a new boutique property in Bali. The…

Trump to bring luxury hotel brand to Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2015

Donald Trump will bring his luxury hotel brand to Asia for the first time, following the signing of a new resort in Bali. The Trump Hotel Collection has penned a management agreement…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia cuts Phuket, Tigerair flies to Bali

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015

Virgin Australia will cease operating its Perth-Phuket route and will transfer three of its Bali routes to Tigerair as part of a major revision of its short-haul international network.…

Starwood opens Indonesia’s first Four Points hotel

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its Four Points brand in Indonesia, with the opening of a new hotel in Bali. The Four Points Bali Kuta is located on Jalan Benesari Banjar…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas helps stranded Jetstar passengers in Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2015

Qantas is launching special relief flights from Bali to assist in bringing Jetstar passengers back to Australia. The airline will fly an empty Boeing 737 aircraft to Bali tonight (14…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali airport closure causes holiday havoc

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

The closure of Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport disrupted the holiday plans of thousands of travellers over the weekend. The Denpasar hub was one of five Indonesian airports…

Plans floated for new Bali airport

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

New plans for a second airport in Bali were unveiled this week, and are perhaps the most ambitious to date. According to a report by local news portal Tribunnews.com, a Canadian…

Alila plans Chinese debut as part of triple hotel launch

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

Alila Hotels & Resorts will launch three new properties in Asia this autumn, including its first hotel in China. The luxury hotel group has unveiled details of a trio of new…

Absolute Hotels brings Eastin brand to Bali

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has expanded its portfolio in Bali, with the signing of its first Eastin property on the island. Opening in early 2017, the Eastin Hotel Canggu Bali will…

Bali arrivals jump 14% in Q1

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

International visitor arrivals to Bali continued to show strong growth in the first quarter of 2015. According to the latest official data, the Indonesian resort island welcomed…

Mantra continues Asian expansion with second Bali resort

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2015

Australia's Mantra Group has secured another management contract in Bali, as it continues its expansion in Southeast Asia. The company, which launched its first property in Bali in 2013,…

Melia expands Sol House brand in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2015

Melia Hotels International has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of three new resort properties under its new lifestyle brand, Sol House. The 132-room Sol…

Airlines and Aviation

India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2015

India's Jet Airways has expanded its network in the Southeast Asia following the signing of new codeshare partnerships with two of the region’s national carriers, Garuda Indonesia and…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East. This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…

Holiday Inn adds family beach resort in Bali

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new Holiday Inn resort in Bali, designed to cater to the family market. Located directly on the beach, the Holiday Inn Resort Bali…

Bali arrivals keep climbing

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2015

Visitor arrivals to Bali continued to rise in the opening months of 2015. According to the latest official data, reported by BaliDiscovery.com, the Indonesian island welcomed a total…

Shanghai, Jakarta lead hotel construction boom

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2015

Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed. In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia finally gets approval for Bali-Melbourne flight

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2015

AirAsia has finally received permission to launch its direct Bali-Melbourne service and will commence flights on 18 March. The route, which will be the first operated by new…

Tour operators join forces to promote Indonesian golf tourism

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2015

Two Asian tourism operators have joined forces to promote international golf tourism to Indonesia. Golfasian, Southeast Asia's largest inbound golf tour operator, and Asia World…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly daily to Bali

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2015

Emirates will launch a new daily flight to Bali this summer. Commencing on 3 June 2015, the airline will fly direct to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' using a two-class Boeing 777…

Six Senses plans first luxury resort in Bali

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015

Six Senses has unveiled plans to develop it first luxury resort in Bali. Set on a 12-hectare cliff-top plot in the Uluwatu area of the island, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Brunei and RAK Tourism seek UK consumers

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2015

Royal Brunei Airlines has forged a long-term agreement with Ras al-Khaimah Tourism (RAK) to develop the UAE destination with UK consumers. As part of the agreement, Royal Brunei will…

Premier Inn signs four hotels in Indonesia

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2015

Premier Inn, UK-based budget hotel group, has signed another four hotels in Indonesia, as its regional expansion strategy continues. The new signings will see Premier Inn hotels rise in…

Starwood’s Four Points to debut in Bali

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Bali. Scheduled to open in May 2015, the new-build Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta will be…

Indonesia arrivals climbed 7% in 2014

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2015

International visitor arrivals to Indonesia reached 9.44 million last year, up 7.2% compared to 2013. According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of Statistics…

Ritz-Carlton returns to Bali

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Ritz-Carlton has officially returned to Bali, with the opening of a new luxury resort in Nusa Dua. The Ritz-Carlton Bali is set on 12.7 hectares of beachfront and cliff-top land in…

Langham unveils new upscale brand

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled a new upscale hotel brand; Cordis Hotels & Resorts. The Hong Kong-based company said the new "global brand" would comprise a "new generation…

Bali arrivals jump 15% in 2014

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

Bali saw a strong rise in terms of international visitor arrivals in 2014. Data released by the island's provincial tourism office, reported by the Antara news agency, showed that…

More cruise ships head to Bali

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2015

Bali's cruise industry will receive a boost this year, as 60 ships call at the island's main port, Benoa, over the next 12 months. The port's authorities were reported saying that the…

欧洲旅游界华人年会巴黎开幕

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

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Melia moves into Bali’s cultural heart

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2015

Melia Hotels International has continued its expansion in Indonesia, with the signing of a new hotel in Bali's cultural heart, Ubud. The Spanish hotel group has signed a management…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to link Cairns with Bali

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2014

Jetstar will expand its operations in Bali next year, with the launch of a new direct service to the island from Cairns. Commencing on 31 March 2015, the Australian low-cost carrier…

Fairmont checks in to Bali

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2014

Fairmont has arrived in Bali, with the launch of a new beachfront resort. The former Regent Bali has been rebranded as the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali and relaunched a month ahead of…

Airlines and Aviation

海南航空开通巴黎航线

Simon Willmore Jun 13, 2014

海南航空将开通杭州至巴黎航线，这条航线的开通是为了庆祝中法建交50周年。作为第一条开通的飞杭州-巴黎的航线，每周两班，周四、周日各一班。该航班将在21点15分从杭州萧山机场起飞，第二天凌晨7点35到达戴高乐机场。返程航班在14点25分起飞，次日11点5分到达杭州。往返航班都将经停陕西西安。飞该航线的是空客A330-200，拥有36个商务座，186个经济座。…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly direct to Bali

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new direct service to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' will take off for the first time…

Indonesia sees hotel surge

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2013

The Indonesian island of Bali has recorded a surge in hotel openings this year, with brands including Ritz Carlton, Le Méridien and Regent Hotels & Resorts all opening properties…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific flies into Bali

Mar 26, 2013 8

Cebu Pacific Air launched its inaugural flight to Bali. The new direct service from Manila will now operate twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays), departing the Philippine capital at…

Regent to launch Bali all-suite resort

Mar 14, 2013 16

Regent Hotels & Resorts will debut in Bali later this year, with the launch of an all-suite beachfront resort in the Sanur area of the island. Opening in June 2013, Regent Bali…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda expands Etihad codeshare

Feb 25, 2013 15

Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways. The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…

North Bali airport location “confirmed” – report

Feb 4, 2013 0

An official in Bali has reportedly confirmed the location of the island's new airport. Local news portal beritabali.com quoted the Regent Putu Agus Suradnyana as saying that the coastal…

Tauzia starts work on new Bali hotels

Dec 18, 2012 17

Indonesia's Tauzia Hotel Management has held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction work on two new hotels in Bali - the Harris and Pop! Hotels Cokroaminoto Denpasar.…

Sheraton brand debuts in Bali

Dec 9, 2012 16

Sheraton has announced the opening of the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort on Kuta Beach, and the brand debut in Bali. Owned by PT. Indonesian Paradise Island, the Sheraton in Bali is part of…

Fontana Hotel Bali officially opens in December

Dec 2, 2012 8

The Fontana Hotel Bali becomes the latest lifestyle hotel on the island, officially opening on 15 December. A collaboration by environmentalist architect Popo Danes and the former Super…

StayWell to debut in Bali

Nov 27, 2012 15

StayWell Hospitality Group has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Indonesia – the Park Regis Kuta, Bali. Located on Jalan Raya Kuta, close to Bali's main shopping and…

Centara keen on Middle East

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2012 13

Thailand-based Centara Hotels & Resorts has some major expansion plans. The company has expressed keen intent in the possibility of expanding into the Middle East and gateway cities in…

Bali airport upgrade gets underway

Mar 1, 2012 7

The expansion of Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport will get underway this month, beginning with a project to relieve traffic congestion.State-owned airport management company PT…