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20 Best Hotels & Places to Stay in Sidemen, Bali — Exotic Views, Rice Terraces & Mount Agung
Hospitality & Openings • 14 min

20 Best Hotels & Places to Stay in Sidemen, Bali — Exotic Views, Rice Terraces & Mount Agung

From architectural bamboo towers suspended over the Unda River to tranquil subak rice terrace retreats, discover the 20 best hotels, luxury resorts, and boutique villas in Sidemen, Karangasem.

Made Wijaya
9 Most Expensive Hotels & Luxury Resorts in Uluwatu, Bali
Hospitality & Openings • 24 min

9 Most Expensive Hotels & Luxury Resorts in Uluwatu, Bali

An editorial exploration beyond the nightly rate: understanding the architecture, privacy, cliffside settings, and distinct interpretations of luxury across southern Bali’s most exclusive clifftop resorts.

Made Wijaya
Indonesia Pushes Jakarta Toward Fashion Tourism Hub as Shopping and Culinary Travel Grow
Hospitality & Openings • 4 min

Indonesia Pushes Jakarta Toward Fashion Tourism Hub as Shopping and Culinary Travel Grow

Indonesia is looking to strengthen Jakarta's position as a fashion tourism destination, building on growing interest among travelers from neighboring countries in the city's shopping, fashion and culinary experiences.

Made Wijaya
Sanur Prepares for Its Next Tourism Phase as Hospitality Skills Become a Priority
Hospitality & Openings • 4 min

Sanur Prepares for Its Next Tourism Phase as Hospitality Skills Become a Priority

Sanur is entering a new phase of tourism development as the destination continues to position itself around a quieter visitor experience while preparing for the growth of international cruise tourism.

Made Wijaya
Surabaya’s Commercial Hospitality Boom: How MICE, Hotels and Events Are Building a New Tourism Economy
Hospitality & Openings • 13 min

Surabaya’s Commercial Hospitality Boom: How MICE, Hotels and Events Are Building a New Tourism Economy

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Sumbawa Opens a New Chapter in Indonesia's Tourism Economy
Hospitality & Openings • 3 min

Sumbawa Opens a New Chapter in Indonesia's Tourism Economy

Sumbawa is increasingly being positioned as part of Indonesia's next wave of destination development, offering a combination of beaches, marine landscapes, culture and relatively less-developed tourism territory.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Bandung’s Sport Tourism Boom: How Major Events Are Filling Hotels and Expanding the City’s Hospitality Economy
Hospitality & Openings • 14 min

Bandung’s Sport Tourism Boom: How Major Events Are Filling Hotels and Expanding the City’s Hospitality Economy

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Jakarta Builds a New MICE Economy as International Tourism and Global Events Accelerate
Hospitality & Openings • 11 min

Jakarta Builds a New MICE Economy as International Tourism and Global Events Accelerate

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NTB Markets a Rp1.61 Trillion Tourism Investment Pipeline to Global Investors
Hospitality & Openings • 3 min

NTB Markets a Rp1.61 Trillion Tourism Investment Pipeline to Global Investors

West Nusa Tenggara is actively presenting a new pipeline of tourism projects to international investors, with several hotel and resort developments valued at approximately Rp1.61 trillion.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
47 Indonesian Hotels and Resorts Earn Michelin Keys in 2026, Expanding the Country's Luxury Hospitality Profile
Hospitality & Openings • 3 min

47 Indonesian Hotels and Resorts Earn Michelin Keys in 2026, Expanding the Country's Luxury Hospitality Profile

Indonesia's luxury hospitality sector received a significant international recognition in September 2026 when 47 hotels and resorts were included in the 2026 Michelin Key selection.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Rafa Nadal Tennis Center to Open in Lombok, Creating a New Model for Indonesia's Sport Tourism
Hospitality & Openings • 3 min

Rafa Nadal Tennis Center to Open in Lombok, Creating a New Model for Indonesia's Sport Tourism

Lombok is preparing to add an internationally recognized tennis brand to its tourism proposition with the planned Rafa Nadal Tennis Center at Samara Lombok on the island's southern coast.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Indonesia Takes Tourism Promotion Beyond Bali With the 'Go Beyond Ordinary' Strategy
Hospitality & Openings • 3 min

Indonesia Takes Tourism Promotion Beyond Bali With the 'Go Beyond Ordinary' Strategy

Indonesia is broadening the way it presents the country to international travelers, moving from a tourism message centered heavily on established destinations toward a more diverse national proposition.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
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