Global tourism has officially entered a new phase of expansion. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international travel reached fresh post-pandemic highs in 2025 — signaling more than just a rebound. The numbers reflect structural shifts in mobility, spending power, and global connectivity that extend well beyond airports and hotel occupancy rates. 2025 by the...

Yesterday someone asked me: “I just read your last post. If I purchase through a developer, they handle operations and management, and I’m just a passive investor using a PT PMA — is that still compliant under the new model? I’ve bought into a resort-style project and now I’m concerned.” This is exactly the right question to be asking right now. Let’s break it down in the simplest possible...

Indonesia’s regulatory environment around foreign investment in Bali’s property sector is evolving again. Much of the confusion stems from misunderstanding three different layers: how things were commonly structured before, what the regulations technically require today, and what may change in the near future. Below is a simplified but comprehensive breakdown. How Things Were Commonly Done...

Bali’s booming tourism industry continues to attract millions of visitors each year, but when it comes to foreign workers actually legally employed on the island’s busiest tourism routes, the numbers may surprise you. According to recently released data from Badung Regency — home to top destinations like Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua — only 163 foreign nationals were...

For years, the story of the Bali property market was simple: build small, build fast, rent nightly, repeat. One-bedroom and two-bedroom villas multiplied across the island, each promising “tropical luxury” at an accessible price point. Investors loved the entry cost. Developers loved the velocity. Influencers loved the floating breakfasts. But the market has evolved. Today, Bali is stepping into a...