# tourism

Bali Foreign Arrivals Dip as Year-End Holiday Travel Rises Elsewhere in Indonesia

Indonesia’s year-end travel shows a split picture, with foreign arrivals easing in Bali while airports and domestic tourist hubs rise.
Lifestyle Dec 22, 2025 | 7:52 pm

Bali Airport Braces for 1.5 Million Passengers During Year-End Holiday Rush

Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport expects 1.5 million passengers during the Christmas–New Year holidays, up 4%, as extra flights boost traffic.
Lifestyle Dec 17, 2025 | 4:46 pm

Citilink Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Jakarta and Bangkok

Citilink has launched daily direct flights between Jakarta and Bangkok, expanding its international network.
Lifestyle Dec 13, 2025 | 4:55 pm

Bandung Mayor Wants to Take Jakarta’s Throne as Coolest Cultural Hub

Bandung sets out to revive its creative scene and reclaim the event spotlight from South Jakarta with new festivals and programs.
News Dec 11, 2025 | 11:06 am

Thailand Allows Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ahead of Year-End Festivities

Thailand lifts 53-year-old afternoon alcohol ban, allowing sales from 11 a.m.–midnight to boost tourism and year-end business.
Lifestyle Dec 4, 2025 | 12:40 pm

Bali Governor Plans to Ban Airbnb-Style Rentals

Bali plans to halt Airbnb-style rentals, citing thousands of illegal units, lost regional revenue, and hotel occupancy stuck at 60%.
News Dec 3, 2025 | 7:01 pm

Indonesia Targets 17.6 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2026

Indonesia targets 17.6M foreign tourist arrivals in 2026 and 1.18B domestic trips as cultural and nature-based travel drive demand.
Business Nov 21, 2025 | 10:51 am

Bali Airport Operating Normally Despite Semeru Volcano Eruption in E. Java

Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport operates normally after Mount Semeru erupts in East Java, with officials confirming no disruption to flights.
News Nov 20, 2025 | 8:14 pm

Senior Lawmaker Calls for Visa-Free Return to Lift Tourism Competitiveness

Evita Nursanty says restrictive visas are holding back Indonesia’s tourism, while neighbors boost arrivals with broader visa-free entry.
Business Nov 20, 2025 | 1:04 pm

Kearney Report Lifts Jakarta to 71st in Global City Rankings

Jakarta rises to 71st in Kearney’s Global Cities Index 2025, on track toward its goal of becoming a top-50 global cities by 2030.
Lifestyle Nov 19, 2025 | 9:45 am

Indonesia Confident of Meeting 16 Million Foreign Tourist Target in 2025

Indonesia expects to hit 16 million foreign arrivals in 2025 as tourism fuels national growth and local travel nears 1 billion trips.
Business Nov 7, 2025 | 11:28 am

Bali Halts Glass Elevator Project at Iconic Kelingking Beach Over Permit Breach

Bali’s legislature has suspended a $12 million glass elevator project at Kelingking Beach over zoning and safety permit violations.
News Oct 31, 2025 | 5:39 pm

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Jump 12% in First Year of Prabowo Administration

Indonesia’s tourism grew sharply in Prabowo’s first year, with foreign arrivals up 12% and domestic trips surging nearly 22%.
Business Oct 21, 2025 | 1:50 pm

Indonesia Wins Silver Award for Pavilion Design at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

Indonesia wins silver for its Phinisi-inspired pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025, drawing 3.5 million visitors and $28.4 billion in deals.
Lifestyle Oct 20, 2025 | 5:28 pm

Penyengat Island to Become ASEAN’s Muslim Heritage Destination

Indonesia boosts halal tourism by transforming Penyengat Island into a regional hub for Muslim-friendly travel experiences.
Lifestyle Oct 17, 2025 | 10:38 am

Bali Airport Expands Flight Connectivity, Serves 18M Travelers in Jan–Sep 2025

I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport handled 18 million passengers in Jan–Sep 2025 as new routes to China and Korea lifted international traffic.
Business Oct 13, 2025 | 12:02 pm

Tourism Sector Feels 'Silenced' After GIPI Scrapped from Law

The removal of GIPI from the revised Tourism Law draws outrage from industry players who say they were excluded from discussions.
Business Oct 13, 2025 | 11:07 am

MotoGP Mandalika 2025 Breaks Records, Drives Rp 4.8 Trillion Boost for NTB Economy

MotoGP Mandalika 2025 set new records with 142,000 spectators, full hotel occupancy, and Rp 4.8 trillion in economic impact.
Lifestyle Oct 6, 2025 | 2:01 pm

What You Need to Know about All Indonesia App for Foreign Visitors

New rule for visitors: All Indonesia app integrates all arrival forms, boosting health checks and speeding up border clearance.
News Oct 2, 2025 | 1:47 pm