Artotel Group and U Stay Target Expansion Across Indonesia
JAKARTA - September 29, 2026 - Leading Indonesian boutique hospitality management company ARTOTEL Group has formally entered into a strategic operational alliance and franchise expansion partnership with domestic accommodation operator U Stay Hotel to accelerate its market presence within the country’s high-growth economy and midscale hotel segments.
Viceroy Bali's GSTC Certification Puts Sustainability Under a New Ubud Spotlight
UBUD, Bali - September 27, 2026 - Viceroy Bali has become one of the first properties in Ubud to receive Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, adding an independently assessed sustainability standard to the credentials of one of the area's long-established luxury resorts.
Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud Prepares for Indonesia Debut as Ubud's Luxury Market Gets More Competitive
UBUD, Bali - September 27, 2026 - IHG Hotels & Resorts is preparing to bring its Kimpton luxury lifestyle brand to Indonesia with Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, a 101-key property on Jalan Bisma that is expected to open later this year.
Mandapa Retains Three MICHELIN Keys in 2026, Keeping Bali Among Indonesia's Highest-Rated Luxury Destinations
UBUD, Bali - September 27, 2026 - Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, has retained Three MICHELIN Keys, the highest distinction in the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection, in the organization's 2026 edition.
Sazón Bali Takes Its Open-Fire Cuisine to Surabaya for a Three-Day Culinary Collaboration
SURABAYA, Indonesia - September 26, 2026 - Sazón Bali is bringing its Canggu-born cuisine to Surabaya this weekend, partnering with Uppercut Steakhouse at JW Marriott Surabaya for “Across the Table: Where Soulful Flavours Meet the Flame,” a three-evening collaboration running from September 25 to 27.
Bali's Hotel Market Faces a New Question as Room Supply Surges Faster Than Visitor Growth
The sight of hundreds of hotels and villas being offered for sale across Bali has triggered fresh discussion about the health of the island's tourism economy. But the latest information suggests a more complicated picture than either a tourism downturn or a simple property boom.
Bask Expands on Gili Meno With a New Luxury Resort Planned for 2027
The Gili Islands are set to gain another high-end hospitality development, with Bask announcing a second property on Gili Meno, according to TTG Asia.
Wellness Tourism Set To Boom In Bali And Around Indonesia
Wellness tourism is the trend that is here to stay. With the wellness industry worth billions of dollars every year, Bali is certainly making the most of how this important space perfectly aligns with the island's natural talent for tourism.
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Bali Holiday Secrets: Tips for First Time in Bali
So you're planning your first time in Bali-or at least thinking about it. Maybe you've seen the rice terraces on Instagram, heard friends rave about beach clubs, or just need an escape with a bit of everything: beaches, culture, chaos, calm.
Gili Trawangan Water Crisis: Tourists Leave, Hotels Suck Up Pools
The water crisis in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, has never been resolved. This condition made tourists, including hundreds of foreign tourists, complain. They also chose to leave Lombok's mainstay tourist destination early.
The Charm of Kukusan Island, a Potential New Destination Outside Komodo National Park
The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) and the West Manggarai Government (Pemkab) have prepared Kukusan Island as one of the leading destinations outside the Komodo National Park (TN) area. This island is located in Pasir Panjang Village, Komodo District, Labuan Bajo, West Manggar...