https://baliceb.com/resources/media-news Latest news, press releases, and strategic updates from Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB). en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:40:39 GMT https://baliceb.com/news-post/global-ethics-forum-2026-in-bali-strengthening-indonesias-role-in-global-dialogue-on-ai-ethics-and-governance/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/global-ethics-forum-2026-in-bali-strengthening-indonesias-role-in-global-dialogue-on-ai-ethics-and-governance/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT The Global Ethics Forum (GEF) 2026 in Sanur, Bali, gathered 200 international leaders from 18 countries to explore responsible AI governance, business ethics, and the role of cultural wisdom like Tri Hita Karana in shaping global technology policy. International Engagement https://baliceb.com/news-post/australian-visitor-arrivals-to-bali-reach-1-3-million-by-september-2026/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/australian-visitor-arrivals-to-bali-reach-1-3-million-by-september-2026/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Australia continues to be one of Bali’s most important visitor markets, reaching approximately 1.3 million arrivals by September 2026. The new TransNusa Melbourne–Bali route expands connectivity, creating new opportunities for tourism and international business events. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-explores-health-tourism-opportunities-through-partnership-with-australia/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-explores-health-tourism-opportunities-through-partnership-with-australia/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT Stronger business cooperation between Bali and Australia could create valuable opportunities to diversify Bali’s tourism offerings, particularly in health, wellness and selected medical services, as explored during the IA-CEPA ECP Katalis 2.0 Networking Evening in Sanur. Strategic Partnership https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-fuel-supply-resilience-to-support-tourism-and-international-events/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-fuel-supply-resilience-to-support-tourism-and-international-events/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fuel supplies in Bali are showing signs of recovery following temporary distribution disruptions caused by delays to fuel tankers travelling from Java. Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that measures are under way to restore supply levels and strengthen distribution across the island. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-governor-calls-for-high-quality-culturally-rooted-and-sustainable-tourism/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-governor-calls-for-high-quality-culturally-rooted-and-sustainable-tourism/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT The Governor of Bali has underscored the importance of strengthening tourism governance, cultural preservation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure long-term destination quality, environmental sustainability, and local community benefits. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-congratulates-newly-inaugurated-putri-bali-board-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-with-business-events-industry/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-congratulates-newly-inaugurated-putri-bali-board-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-with-business-events-industry/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT The Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) extends congratulations to the newly inaugurated board of PUTRI Bali, calling for closer collaboration between recreational attractions and the business events industry to enrich delegate experiences. Strategic Partnership https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-fuel-supply-update-measures-underway-to-support-business-events-and-delegate-mobility/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-fuel-supply-update-measures-underway-to-support-business-events-and-delegate-mobility/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT PT Pertamina (Persero) and the Bali Provincial Government are accelerating fuel distribution and implementing targeted operational measures to safeguard delegate mobility and support international business events across the island. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-regional-collaboration-to-expand-business-events-opportunities-across-the-island/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-regional-collaboration-to-expand-business-events-opportunities-across-the-island/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is strengthening collaboration between regional planning agencies to align development priorities, foster institutional synergy, and expand business events and MICE opportunities across the island beyond established tourism hubs. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-its-role-as-a-global-hub-for-cross-border-copyright-dialogue/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-its-role-as-a-global-hub-for-cross-border-copyright-dialogue/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is strengthening its position as an international destination for high-level policy dialogue and knowledge exchange by hosting the Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era, bringing together delegates from 35 countries. International Engagement https://baliceb.com/news-post/balis-traditional-dress-policy-strengthens-cultural-identity-and-supports-the-mice-economy/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/balis-traditional-dress-policy-strengthens-cultural-identity-and-supports-the-mice-economy/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is reinforcing its position as a destination where culture, community and tourism development are closely connected, with the island’s traditional dress policy playing an important role in preserving cultural identity while supporting local artisans, weavers, and the business events economy. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/connecting-opportunities-building-prosperity-bali-strengthens-partnership-with-timor-leste/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/connecting-opportunities-building-prosperity-bali-strengthens-partnership-with-timor-leste/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is strengthening its economic and business relationship with Timor-Leste, unlocking strategic MICE opportunities across tourism, agriculture, and trade as Timor-Leste prepares for its 2029 ASEAN Chairmanship and ASEAN Summit hosting. Strategic Partnership https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-hosts-konaspi-xii-2026-strengthening-its-position-as-a-knowledge-and-business-events-destination/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-hosts-konaspi-xii-2026-strengthening-its-position-as-a-knowledge-and-business-events-destination/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is reinforcing its position as one of Indonesia’s leading destinations for conferences and business events with the hosting of the 12th National Convention on Indonesian Education (KONASPI XII 2026) at Nusa Dua Convention Center (NDCC), bringing together 1,694 delegates from 12 public Teacher Education Institutions across Indonesia. Industry Program https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-its-sustainable-business-events-proposition-through-green-economy-and-climate-action/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-its-sustainable-business-events-proposition-through-green-economy-and-climate-action/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is strengthening its commitment to sustainable development by integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation and green economic opportunities into the island’s broader development agenda, creating new possibilities for purpose-driven business events rooted in Balinese wisdom. Article https://baliceb.com/news-post/vice-tourism-minister-urges-mice-to-become-a-new-driver-of-indonesias-tourism-economy/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/vice-tourism-minister-urges-mice-to-become-a-new-driver-of-indonesias-tourism-economy/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Vice Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa and BaliCEB Chairman Dr Ketut Jaman urge Indonesia’s MICE sector to evolve beyond selling venues into experience-led participant journeys, unlocking higher visitor spend and sustainable economic value across destinations. Industry Program https://baliceb.com/news-post/foreign-tourist-levy-compliance-in-bali-rises-to-43-percent/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/foreign-tourist-levy-compliance-in-bali-rises-to-43-percent/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bali is making further progress in strengthening tourism governance, with compliance among international visitors paying the Foreign Tourist Levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing/PWA) rising to approximately 43 per cent as of 20 September 2026, generating approximately IDR 289 billion in revenue to support cultural heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-ready-to-safeguard-two-international-police-events-in-nusa-dua/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-ready-to-safeguard-two-international-police-events-in-nusa-dua/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Denpasar, Bali – Bali is once again preparing to host major international events involving police delegations from various countries. To ensure the safety and smooth running of these events, the Bali Regional Police (Polda Bali) have deployed 744 personnel as part of Operation Gapura Agung IV-2026. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-destination-safety-baliguard-sets-a-new-direction-for-international-meeting-planners/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-destination-safety-baliguard-sets-a-new-direction-for-international-meeting-planners/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT DENPASAR, BaliCEB – 15 September 2026 — Safety, security and destination preparedness are increasingly important considerations for meeting planners, professional conference organisers (PCOs), international associations and corporations when selecting a destination for conferences and business events. Bali is responding to this growing priority by strengthening its integrated approach to visitor protection and destination safety. Destination Enhancement https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-tourism-awards-highlights-balis-commitment-to-quality-tourism-and-business-events/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-tourism-awards-highlights-balis-commitment-to-quality-tourism-and-business-events/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT SANUR, BALI – 14 September 2026 — Bali’s position as a leading international tourism and business events destination was reinforced through the successful staging of the 11th Bali Tourism Awards at the Bali Beach Convention Center, Sanur, on 14 September 2026. Industry Program https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-strengthens-global-business-events-position-at-matta-fair-kuala-lumpur-2026/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-strengthens-global-business-events-position-at-matta-fair-kuala-lumpur-2026/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT KUALA LUMPUR, 9 September 2026 — The Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) further strengthened its international engagement in the global business events industry through its participation in MATTA Fair Kuala Lumpur 2026, held from 4–6 September 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. International Engagement https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-and-penang-convention-and-exhibition-bureau-explore-strategic-collaboration-on-international-congresses/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-and-penang-convention-and-exhibition-bureau-explore-strategic-collaboration-on-international-congresses/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT DENPASAR, 3 September 2026 — Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) and Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) are exploring opportunities for closer collaboration to strengthen their respective destinations in the international business events market. Strategic Partnership https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-interfood-set-for-further-expansion-as-organiser-signals-bigger-2027-edition/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-interfood-set-for-further-expansion-as-organiser-signals-bigger-2027-edition/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT DENPASAR, BALI — Bali’s position as a growing destination for international food, hospitality and business events is gaining further momentum as the organiser of Bali Interfood confirms plans to return next year with a larger-scale exhibition. Press Release https://baliceb.com/news-post/strengthening-immigration-oversight-to-safeguard-bali-as-a-safe-tourism-and-business-events-destination/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/strengthening-immigration-oversight-to-safeguard-bali-as-a-safe-tourism-and-business-events-destination/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT DENPASAR (BaliCEB) — The Indonesian Government is strengthening oversight of foreign nationals (WNA) in Bali as part of efforts to safeguard national sovereignty while ensuring that Bali remains a safe, secure, orderly and welcoming destination for tourism and business events. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/balis-solar-power-programme-accelerates-the-islands-green-mice-ambitions/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/balis-solar-power-programme-accelerates-the-islands-green-mice-ambitions/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT JEMBRANA, BALI — 27 August 2026 — Bali is strengthening its position as a sustainable international business-events destination following the launch of Indonesia’s ambitious 100 gigawatt-peak (GWp) solar power programme. The initiative reinforces the island’s transition towards renewable energy and supports its growing Green MICE agenda. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-marathon-2026-strengthens-balis-position-as-a-sport-tourism-and-business-events-destination/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-marathon-2026-strengthens-balis-position-as-a-sport-tourism-and-business-events-destination/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT GIANYAR, BALI — Bali Marathon 2026, with Maybank as its principal sponsor, is further strengthening Bali’s position as an international destination for sport tourism and business events. More than 14,000 runners from 46 countries took part in the event, generating significant activity across tourism, hospitality, transport, the creative economy, SMEs and local businesses. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-airport-services-to-support-international-business-events/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-strengthens-airport-services-to-support-international-business-events/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT DENPASAR — The Bali Provincial Government is continuing to improve services at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to strengthen Bali’s readiness as a leading destination for international tourism and business events. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/the-next-era-of-bali-mice-regenerative-tourism-takes-centre-stage-in-penglipuran/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/the-next-era-of-bali-mice-regenerative-tourism-takes-centre-stage-in-penglipuran/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT DENPASAR — The threat of overtourism looms over Penglipuran Tourism Village in Bangli Regency. Beneath its international acclaim and the commercial gains of booming footfall, the traditional custom village ( desa adat ) is grappling with capacity limits, surging waste volumes... News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-strengthens-global-partnerships-to-advance-balis-business-events-industry/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-strengthens-global-partnerships-to-advance-balis-business-events-industry/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT JAKARTA — The Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) participated as an exhibitor at the inaugural Indonesia Business Event Mart (IBEM) 2026, held from 28–31 July at the Jakarta International Convention Centre. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-backs-seabef-2026-to-advance-asean-business-events-industry/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-backs-seabef-2026-to-advance-asean-business-events-industry/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT JAKARTA — The Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ASEAN’s position as a globally competitive business events destination through its support for the Southeast Asia Business Events Forum (SEABEF) 2026. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-reinforces-its-commitment-to-sustainable-business-events-with-landmark-waste-to-energy-project/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/bali-reinforces-its-commitment-to-sustainable-business-events-with-landmark-waste-to-energy-project/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT BALI — Bali has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism and business events destinations with the groundbreaking of the Denpasar Raya Integrated Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) Facility. News Update https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-chairman-highlights-balis-integrated-wellness-vision-at-ghbc-2026/ https://baliceb.com/news-post/baliceb-chairman-highlights-balis-integrated-wellness-vision-at-ghbc-2026/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT DENPASAR — Bali’s aspiration to become one of the world’s leading wellness destinations was showcased at the Global Hindu Business Conference (GHBC) 2026, where Dr. Ketut Jaman, Chairman of the Bali Convention & Exhibition Bureau (BaliCEB), presented Bali’s integrated approac... News Update