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All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
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]
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Air New Zealand boosts Bali
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
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
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%
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…
Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more
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
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
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
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…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
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
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…
Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double
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
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…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
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…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
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…
Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more
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
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,…
Garuda boosts Australian routes
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
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
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
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?
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
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…
Tigerair Australia withdraws from Bali
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Garuda boosts Chinese connections from Bali
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
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
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
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
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…
Garuda may increase Bali-Lombok capacity
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
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
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
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
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%
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…
China’s Lucky Air adds Samui, Bali flights
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…
Sriwijaya Air adds four Chinese routes from Bali
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Tigerair Australia touches down in Asia
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
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…
Tigerair Australia welcomes new aircraft for Bali flights
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…
Garuda plans Mumbai-Bali flights
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Garuda connects Bali with Guangzhou
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…
Fierce competition drives airline innovation in Asia
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…
Asian airlines seek action on airspace threats
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…
Bali airport reopens, but Australian flights remain grounded
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
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…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
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
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
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…
New flight links Bali with East Timor
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…
Qantas adds Bali flights for holiday season
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
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
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…
Jetstar launches new route to Bali
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
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
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…
Virgin Australia cuts Phuket, Tigerair flies to Bali
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
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…
Qantas helps stranded Jetstar passengers in Bali
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…
Bali airport closure causes holiday havoc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
India’s Jet boosts Southeast Asian island links
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…
Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections
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
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
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
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…
AirAsia finally gets approval for Bali-Melbourne flight
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
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…
Emirates to fly daily to Bali
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
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…
Royal Brunei and RAK Tourism seek UK consumers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Melia moves into Bali’s cultural heart
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…
Jetstar to link Cairns with Bali
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
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…
海南航空开通巴黎航线
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。…
Qatar Airways to fly direct to Bali
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
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…
Cebu Pacific flies into Bali
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
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…
Garuda expands Etihad codeshare
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
