​Amankila Resort to Suspend Operations for 3 Months; Karangasem Risks Losing IDR 6 Billion in Local Revenue ​RadarBali reports that local tax revenues for the Regency of Karangasem in East Bali will suffer an estimated shortfall of Rp 6 billion during a planned three-month closure of the Amankila Resort – one of Bali’s leading luxury […]

​TRIBUN-BALI reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster projects international tourist arrivals to Bali will reach between 7.1 million and 7.2 million in 2026. ​This figure is expected to surpass the 7.04 million total recorded in 2025. ​Koster shared this optimistic projection while opening the 15th Regional Conference (Musda XV) of the Association of the Indonesian

The State News Agency ANTARA reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster says tourism activities remain secure and unaffected by long fuel queues at gas stations (SPBUs) across the Island. ​”So far, tourism is safe,” Koster said when asked about the state of the tourism sector amid fuel distribution issues in Jimbaran, Badung Regency, Bali, on

Kompas reports that the Provincial Government of Bali has called upon all Regents and Mayors to establish task forces to monitor and oversee the distribution of subsidized fuel at gas stations (SPBU). ​The requirement was set out in a letter from the Bali Regional Secretary, dated 16 October 2026, Number B.21.500.1/16672/V/Disnaker.Esdm. ​Kompas received confirmation of

BALINEWS reports that the Bali fuel crisis is beginning to have a serious impact on the tourism industry as a whole in Bal. Tourist visits to the World Heritage Rice Terraces at Jatiluwih in Tabanan Regency, West Bali, have reportedly plummeted by nearly 50 percent, as transportation services are disrupted and travel plans are being

RadarBali reports that while Bali’s fuel shortage crisis has created a surge in demand for online motorcycle and four-wheel vehicle online ride-summoning operators, drivers have become much more selective about which passengers they want to carry. ​In one instance, a passenger waiting for a GoJek ride of 8 kilometers on Thursday, 15 October 2026, waited

Kompas reports that Bali’s fuel shortage and long queues at gas stations have fundamentally impacted how people move around the Island. Many residents have suddenly begun using public transportation to get around for daily activities. ​This shift has triggered a significant surge in ridership for the “Buy The Service” (BTS) Trans Metro Dewata (TMD) Bus

​BeritaBali reports that the July 2026 edition of *Condé Nast Traveler* has named the Bali village of Penglipuran in Bangli Regency as one of the world’s 20 most beautiful towns. Known for its pristine environment and cultural preservation, Penglipuran has been honored for the second year in a row, after being included in the magazine’s

The Sate News Agency ANTARA reports that PELINDO (PT Pelabuhan Indonesia – Benoa), is integrating a range of passenger services in preparation for the upcoming cruise ship season 2026/2027. “We are ensuring operational readiness, safety standards, and quality service for both passengers and crew,” said Anak Agung Gede Agung Mataram, General Manager of Bali’s Port

NusaBali reports that the widespread use of casual daily workers (DW) in Bali’s tourism sector for extended periods is now the focus of a Member of Commission III DPR RI (National House of Representatives) for the Bali electoral district, I Nyoman Parta. Parta insists that workers who are continuously employed, even as casual workers, must