As reported by the State News Agency ANTARA, a total of 1.4 million foreign tourists visited Bali during Q1 2026 (January-March). The Chief of the Bali State Statistics Agency (BPS), Gede Hendrayana Hermawan, revealed the three-month arrival numbers on Tuesday, 05 May 2026. ”The cumulative number of foreign visitors to Bali from January to March […]
Kompas.com reports that 50 Buddhist monks from across Southeast Asia have walked from North Bali to the world-famous Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, on a “march for peace.” The 666-kilometer walk began at the Brahmavihara Arama Temple in Banjar Tegeha Village, North Bali, on Saturday, 09 May 2026, and will end at the
A UK National, Aaron Michel (36), is under formal arrest in Bali, expected to be charged in a knife attack on a North Bali Resort employee on Tuesday, 05 May 2026. Michel reportedly became enraged after being denied accommodation at the Menjangan Dynasty Resort in Pejarakan Village, Gerokgak, North Bali. Buleleng Police Chief, Ruzi Gusman,
In a significant blow to Bali tourism, AirAsia has been forced to axe routes from Australia to Bali due to surging jet fuel costs. Emblematic of the escalating fallout from the US misadventure in Iran and the Middle East, AirAsia will cease flights from Melbourne and Adelaide to Denpasar, Bali, effective 18 June 2026. Indonesia
In a meeting on Friday, 22 May 2026, between Bali Governor Wayan Koster and World Bank Country Manager for Indonesia, Carolyn Turk, the World Bank shared its view that there are five major challenges that demand the Island’s serious attention. As reported by Balipost.com, Turk outlined a range of issues affecting not only the tourism
The countdown to Valentine’s Day on Saturday, 14 February 2026, is fast approaching. However, time still remains to find “somebody to love” and make reservations for a sumptuous and romantic Valentine’s Dinner for Two at JARD’OR – Un Voyage du Goût – A memorable voyage of culinary delight. Worth noting for those planning on celebrating
Virgin Australia will soon connect Australia’s Capital Territory of Canberra with Denpasar, Bali, with a thrice-weekly direct service starting 22 June 2026. Virgin will become the only Australia-based airline operating international flights out of Canberra and the only airline connecting Denpasar to Canberra. Operating with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, Virgin Australia offers three seating classes: Business,
Padma Musical Series opens the 2026 musical season with a powerful concert on Easter Saturday, 04 April 2026. The program features a trio performance symbolizing rebirth, light, and new cycles, with international classical stars Ivan Yanakov (piano & conductor), Ambroise Aubrun (violin), and Bryant Gozali (cello). Ivan Yanakov – Piano & Conductor (Bulgaria) Ivan Yanakov
The State News Agency ANTARA reports that the National Flag Carrier Garuda Indonesia is preparing to make Bali an international hub and a base for flights to Eastern Indonesia, as part of a strategy to strengthen its connectivity on international and regional routes. Dewa Bagus Rendra Maha Putera, speaking on behalf of the National Flag
Joey Alexander, the Bali-born. Multiple Grammy Award Nominee returns to the performance stage of the Padma Musical Series in Bali on Saturday, 11 July 2026, accompanied by his full USA jazz ensemble and a special Indonesian guest singer – Dira Sugandi. This special performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience Joey’s music in its