BaliMust read
Bali targeted to become Southeast Asia's largest maritime tourism hub
Bali newsBali4 min read
The Indonesian government is developing Benoa Harbor in southern Denpasar into a Maritime Tourism Hub, aiming for it to be one of Southeast Asia's largest and best marine tourism hubs, with full operations by late 2028. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono visited Bali to oversee the project, which involves creating an international-standard marina ecosystem. Benoa Port will focus on being an international marina and cruise ship terminal, with fishing activities relocated to the Pengambengan Nusantara Fisheries Port in Jembrana Regency. Once reoriented, the marina will accommodate 188 yachts, including superyachts and megayachts, and the cruise ship terminal will expand to host up to five large cruise ships daily. The Bali Maritime Tourism Hub BMTH will span 24.77 hectares with berths for yachts up to 90 meters. It will also feature an entertainment center, shopping center, green spaces, and modern infrastructure. The project aims to meet sustainability standards and preserve Bali's natural and cultural heritage.
Original source
This summary was generated from a story originally published by Bali news.
More from Bali
Bali news·2 hours ago
Goeun Lee appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Goeun Lee has been appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, effective September 1, 2026. This marks her return to both Four Seasons and Indonesia, a country she has known since her school days. Lee previously spent nearly a decade at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, advancing from Learning Manager to Director of Rooms and then Director of People & Culture. During her time there, she contributed to the hotel achieving and maintaining a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for six consecutive years, guided teams through the pandemic, and helped increase employee engagement while halving staff turnover. Most recently, she served as General Manager of Haevichi Hotel & Resort Jeju, Korea. Didier Jardin, General Manager of Four Seasons Resorts Bali, highlighted Lee's ability to connect with people, nurture talent, and build strong teams. Lee will collaborate with Jardin and the Jimbaran Bay leadership team on resort operations, guest experience, and talent development. She attended Surabaya Intercultural School and considers Indonesia her second home, looking forward to her daughters joining her in Bali later this year.
6 min read
Bali news·3 hours ago
Bali immigration detains 13 foreign nationals over suspected prostitution
Indonesian immigration authorities detained 13 foreign nationals, comprising 12 women and one man, during a joint operation targeting suspected prostitution activities in Bali. The operation, led by Muhamad Novyandri, head of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, took place in Canggu, Seminyak, and Umalas on September 17, 2026. In Canggu, a Russian woman IP was detained for allegedly misusing her residence permit as a sex worker booked via WhatsApp, and a Ukrainian man OG with an expired investor limited-stay permit was detained for allegedly facilitating these activities. In Seminyak, three Nigerian women were detained for overstaying their internship-program visit permits by 58, 94, and 134 days, respectively. In Umalas, four women three Russian, one Kazakh and four Nigerian women were detained for allegedly misusing their residence permits. The operation followed public information and involved field investigations, undercover methods, and online platform verification. The 13 foreign nationals are undergoing questioning at the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office and are suspected of violating Article 75 of Indonesia's 2011 Immigration Law, facing potential deportation, a five-year re-entry ban, and criminal proceedings. Ramdhani, head of Bali's Immigration Directorate General regional office, stated this action monitors foreign nationals' activities to prevent misuse of permits and damage to Bali's tourism image.
11 min read
Bali news·5 hours ago
Eating at a desert fortress in Bali
This article, published on September 20, 2026, discusses dining experiences at a desert fortress in Bali. It is written by Dave Smith for The West Australian.
2 min read