Nuanu Social Fund has announced the first recipients of its FOTO Bali Award, recognizing long-term photography projects. Rudi Waisnawa, who has documented people living with mental health conditions in Bali since 2014, and Irene Barlian, who records climate change impacts across Indonesian communities, were each awarded IDR 22 million from nearly 100 applicants.
A wellness program in a rural village in inland Bali, combining traditional herbal jamu preparation with gentle stretching and yoga, is drawing growing interest from international travelers. The initiative supports local cultural heritage and farmer incomes, and Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism has praised it as a sustainable tourism model.
State tourism developer ITDC is constructing two groins along the Peninsula Island coastline in Nusa Dua, Bali, to protect against beach erosion. The project also includes road upgrades and improved access to Waterblow, with construction progress reaching 58.53% as of early September 2026.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster told Russian international media that Bali tourism must be based on culture, quality, and dignity. He noted that foreign tourist arrivals reached 7.05 million in 2025, with tourism contributing 66% of Bali's economy, and called on foreign visitors to help protect Balinese culture and customs.
On September 27, 2026, the first-ever Pelangi Tabanan Kite Festival was held at Batu Tampih Beach in Kediri, Tabanan, drawing 1,501 participants from across Bali. The event aimed to preserve traditional kite culture while showcasing the beach as a tourism destination.
Bali tourism officials explained to visiting Kenyan journalists how the island's tourism policy is guided by the philosophy of Tri Hita Karanaβharmony between people, nature and the divine. The article outlines Bali's zoning rules, foreign tourist levy, and 'Dos and Don'ts' code of conduct as tools to balance tourism growth with cultural and environmental preservation.
At a meeting in Denpasar, the Speaker of Indonesia's Regional Representative Council (DPD) emphasized addressing Bali's waste problem through a 'green democracy' framework balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. Bali has become the first location in Indonesia for a waste-to-energy (PSEL) facility, as the provincial government strengthens waste sorting and management policies.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has declared sports development a key pillar of regional growth, aiming to position Bali as more than just a tourism destination. He expressed dissatisfaction with Bali's current national ranking of fifth and called for stronger, systematic athlete development.
Bali's hotel and restaurant association (PHRI) says the upcoming MotoGP Mandalika race in Lombok, scheduled for October 9-11, 2026, is expected to benefit Bali's tourism sector as teams and spectators often stay in Bali due to limited accommodation in Lombok, with many extending their trips afterward.
Indonesia's national police (POLRI) collaborated with environmental NGO Seasoldier to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings at the Mangrove Arboretum Park in Pedungan, Denpasar, Bali. The event, tied to the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference in Bali, aims to address coastal erosion that studies say is among the fastest in the world.
PT Angkasa Pura I officially closed its integrated monitoring post for the G20 Summit on November 18, 2022, after successfully handling arrivals and departures of world leaders' aircraft during the summit held November 15-16 in Bali. The company reported that regular commercial flights at Ngurah Rai Airport and eight other supporting airports continued smoothly despite the special security arrangements.
US couple Shane and Sherry Peterson sold their home and business at age 55 to start a nomadic life around the world, beginning in Bali. They rented a pool villa there for about $900 a month and adapted to local life by shopping at markets and renting motorbikes. Over roughly three years, they have visited more than 10 countries while keeping their monthly budget under $3,000.
Three environmental organizations in Bali have called for a moratorium and review of tourism development due to ecological pressure. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism dismissed concerns over a rise in hotel property listings for sale, stating that foreign tourist arrivals to Bali actually grew by 15.34%.
Indonesian listed company PT Bukit Uluwatu Villa (BUVA) has taken an indirect stake in the operator of Zumana, a new beachfront lifestyle complex at Sunset Bay, Kuta, expanding its presence in Bali's entertainment sector. Zumana soft-opened on August 19, 2026, with an official grand opening event scheduled for September 25-26.
Saka Museum at AYANA Bali in Jimbaran is hosting the exhibition 'KAMASAN: The Noble Tradition of Balinese Painting' from August 28, 2026 to May 30, 2027, featuring over 30 works spanning the 16th-century origins of the Kamasan style to contemporary reinterpretations.
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism is promoting 'slow travel' through quieter Bali destinations including Ubud, Sanur, Sidemen, and Jatiluwih, aiming to offer visitors deeper cultural and natural experiences as part of sustainable tourism efforts.
The chairman of Bali's Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) said Bali's tourism sector is shifting focus from quantitative metrics like visitor numbers and hotel occupancy to quality-based, more inclusive and sustainable tourism that benefits local communities. The statement was made at an international conference at Bali State Polytechnic in Badung regency.
UK media outlet Time Out has included Bali's Ungasan Cliffside Resort in its list of the world's 33 most beautiful hotels, published in late August. The list, based on views, interiors and architecture, also features properties such as an Irish castle and the Four Seasons Florence.
The Batu Lumbang Mangrove Ecotourism site in Denpasar is being developed as a nature and environmental education destination. Supported by PLN Indonesia Power, the site now attracts more than 100 visitors per day.
A record 47 Indonesian hotels and resorts have been included in the Michelin Keys 2026 list, up sharply from 33 the previous year, making Indonesia the second-ranked country in Southeast Asia after Thailand. Many Bali properties, including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, were among the top-rated hotels, which Indonesia's Tourism Minister said reflects the growing quality of the country's hospitality industry.