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Koster: Immigration services are an important factor in determining Bali's tourism image
Tourism & Public Policy 3 min

Koster: Immigration services are an important factor in determining Bali's tourism image

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster emphasized that the quality of immigration services is one of the important factors that determines Bali's tourism image in the eyes of the world as foreign tourist visits to the Island of the Gods increase.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Bali’s Ancient Cities Highlight Island’s Global Influence To Tourists
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Bali’s Ancient Cities Highlight Island’s Global Influence To Tourists

Nowadays, this part of Bali’s heritage is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island, but for those who scratch the surface, there is plenty to be discovered, especially in the island’s ancient cities.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Artistic figures proposed for the Bali Arts Festival are evaluated each leadership period
Living Cultural Calendar 3 min

Artistic figures proposed for the Bali Arts Festival are evaluated each leadership period

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Art figure Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem and Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia proposed that the Bali Arts Festival (PKB) be evaluated every leadership period rather than being held every two years.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Badung provides fair space for artistic activities
Living Cultural Calendar 3 min

Badung provides fair space for artistic activities

Badung (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Badung Regency Government is fully committed to ensuring equal space for all levels of society in carrying out arts and cultural activities.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Undiknas students perform almost extinct classical dance at PKB
Living Cultural Calendar 3 min

Undiknas students perform almost extinct classical dance at PKB

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Bandha Iswari Dance Undiknas Denpasar Student Activity Unit (UKM) performed the Classic Gotong Royong Dance, a dance that tells the story of ancient life which is currently almost extinct, at the Bali Arts Festival (PKB) XLVIII in 2026.

Wayan Sudarma
Bali’s Top Tourist Destinations Confirm Updated 2026 Events Calendar
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Bali’s Top Tourist Destinations Confirm Updated 2026 Events Calendar

As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to be as exciting as ever. 

Bali Expert Editorial Team
Want to go on holiday abroad? These are 88 visa-free countries for Indonesian citizens
Tourism & Public Policy 3 min

Want to go on holiday abroad? These are 88 visa-free countries for Indonesian citizens

The Indonesian passport makes it easy for Indonesian citizens (WNI) who want to travel abroad. By 2026, Indonesian passport holders will be able to access up to 88 countries and territories without needing to apply for a regular visa.

Gede Juliandika
Regent Bali Canggu Debuts the World’s First Regent Spa
Hospitality & Openings 3 min

Regent Bali Canggu Debuts the World’s First Regent Spa

Regent Bali Canggu introduces a new chapter in luxury wellness with the debut of the world’s first Regent Spa, marking the launch of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ new global spa concept. Designed to help guests “rise above the noise”, the spa combines immersive sensory experiences wit...

Luh Putu Dian
Bali’s Medical Tourism Industry Sees 15% Rise In Tourists Traveling for Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Bali’s Medical Tourism Industry Sees 15% Rise In Tourists Traveling for Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments

From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism destinations. 

Wayan Sudarma
Jaens Spa Bisma: A Wellness Sanctuary Shaped by Balinese Healing
Hospitality & Openings 3 min

Jaens Spa Bisma: A Wellness Sanctuary Shaped by Balinese Healing

As Bali enters the height of its dry season, July and August bring long sunny days, cultural festivities and a lively atmosphere across the island. Amidst the energy of peak travel season, taking time to slow down and recharge remains an essential part of the Bali experience.

Luh Putu Dian
Where Dining Meets Destiny at Merlin’s Bali
Hospitality & Openings 3 min

Where Dining Meets Destiny at Merlin’s Bali

In the heart of Ubud, Merlin’s Bali offers a dining experience that ventures beyond the conventional. Blending gastronomy, storytelling, and a touch of magic, the venue invites guests into a world where meals are not selected from a menu but seemingly chosen by fate.

Bali Expert Editorial Team
SATOSHI Delivers a Multisensory Itameshi Dining Experience
Hospitality & Openings 3 min

SATOSHI Delivers a Multisensory Itameshi Dining Experience

Blending the warmth of Italian cuisine with Japanese culinary precision, SATOSHI Restaurant introduces a refined Itameshi dining experience to Bali. Conceived by Artem Arshanitsa and Dmitry Bogdanov, the concept presents a sophisticated destination where gastronomy, music, and...

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