New openings (hotels, restaurants, beach clubs), festivals, and local culture news.
On September 1, 2026, Bali Province, Badung Regency, and state railway operator PT KAI signed an MoU to develop a battery-powered tram connecting Ngurah Rai International Airport to Canggu. The project aims to ease severe traffic congestion, with partial operations targeted for 2028 and full commercial service by 2029.
Read more →Japanese TV personality Erina Arai shared details of a three-generation family trip to Bali with her one- and two-year-old children on social media. Her post highlights practical tips on food and water precautions as well as effective use of hotel facilities, offering useful guidance for other travelers visiting Bali with young children.
Read more →A traditional ceremonial parade called 'Mapeed' was held near Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, featuring Balinese women carrying offerings called 'gebogan' on their heads. The cultural festival involved 23 customary villages showcasing local arts and traditions.
Read more →East Bali—including Karangasem and Klungkung regencies—offers a quieter alternative to Bali's crowded south, with beautiful beaches, views of Mount Agung, and rich cultural heritage. The article highlights historic sites in Semarapura, coastal towns like Candidasa and Manggis, and hidden viewpoints popular on social media.
Read more →Bali's Provincial Tourism Office says affordable airfares are essential for maintaining tourism mobility to and from the island. The remarks came during the opening of the Garuda Indonesia Travel Festival (GATF) 2026 in Denpasar, where officials noted that around 55% of Bali's economic growth depends on the tourism sector.
Read more →The 7th Tanah Lot Festival opened on August 28, 2026, at the Tanah Lot tourist area in Tabanan, Bali. The first day featured traditional dances from nine customary villages, a Gebogan offering parade, and a sunset music event, attracting large crowds of tourists and locals alike, along with numerous local food and small business stalls.
Read more →The 7th Tanah Lot Art and Food Festival is being held from August 28-30 at the Tanah Lot tourist site in Tabanan Regency, Bali. The event features traditional performances and local Tabanan food stalls, aiming to boost local businesses and attract tourists.
Read more →Bali remains one of Indonesia's most popular destinations for foreign tourists, offering a mix of beaches, culture, tropical nature, and cuisine. This roundup highlights 10 top spots—from Ubud to Nusa Dua—suited to different travel styles.
Read more →Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport served approximately 13.2 million passengers over the seven-month period from January to July 2026, with operations running smoothly. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney topped international routes by passenger volume, while Australia remained the largest source of foreign tourist arrivals.
Read more →State-owned telecom company Telkom Indonesia announced a plan to position Indonesian waters as an alternative route for global undersea cables, during the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (Batic) 2026 held in Nusa Dua, Bali. The move aims to make Indonesia a strategic hub in the Asia-Pacific amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Read more →Radisson Hotel Group, partnering with Indonesian developer HQC Group, is launching a new wellness- and lifestyle-focused hotel, Bloom Hotel Bali Ungasan, in South Bali. The 145-room property will be about five minutes from Melasti Beach with easy access to Uluwatu and other Bukit Peninsula attractions.
Read more →State utility PLN is expanding a solar power plant (PLTS) in Gilimanuk, Jembrana, Bali, aiming for a capacity of up to 300 MWp. Equipped with battery storage, the project will supply electricity to major tourist areas including Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Sanur, reducing reliance on imported fuel and supporting Bali's image as an eco-friendly destination.
Read more →Bali Governor Wayan Koster showcased the island's regulated approach to Balinese arak, a traditional spirit, as a model for Wakatobi Regency in Southeast Sulawesi to develop its own tourism and local products. He emphasized that rather than banning arak, Bali chose to regulate it, which has supported local small businesses and boosted sales to tourists.
Read more →Wolfgang's Steakhouse, the legendary Manhattan-born restaurant, has opened its third Indonesian outlet at Parc Valle Petitenget in Bali. The fine-dining venue features 28-day dry-aged USDA Prime Beef, including its signature Porterhouse steak, targeting local residents, expats, and tourists.
Read more →Indonesian media outlet IDN Times has published a light entertainment quiz where readers pick their favorite Bali vacation spot to find out which Pokemon matches their travel style. The quiz features well-known locations such as Niti Mandala Renon Field, Amed Beach, and Tegallalang Rice Terraces.
Read more →The Semarak Jembrana Festival 2026 is underway in Jembrana Regency, West Bali. Despite regional budget constraints, the 10-day festival features a cultural parade and traditional performances, kept alive through community volunteer spirit (gotong royong).
Read more →The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Indonesia, with special attention to Bali, dated August 7, 2026, following reports of Zika virus cases in travelers returning from the island. Bali's tourism and health authorities say no Zika cases have been recorded on Bali itself, but they are urging standard mosquito-bite prevention. The notice is not a travel ban.
Read more →Organizers of the Maybank Marathon 2026, held on August 23, 2026 at Bali United Training Center, expect the event to generate around Rp 300 billion in regional economic impact. About 14,100 runners are participating, with brands including Visa, BMW, and Adidas involved as sponsors.
Read more →Actress Ririn Ekawati and musician Sheryl Sheinafia participated in the Maybank Marathon 2026 held at Bali United Training Center in Gianyar Regency, Bali, praising the event's improving organizational quality. Both highlighted good water stations, medical services, and route conditions that provided safety and comfort for runners.
Read more →A growing number of travelers worldwide are choosing destinations based on what they see on TikTok and Instagram, according to a Khaleej Times report. One example featured a Bali hotel—known for rescued horses with rooms named after them—that a traveler planned an entire trip around after discovering it online two years earlier. The trend highlights both the appeal and the gap between social media portrayals and real on-the-ground experiences in Bali.
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