Ovolo Group has revealed the name of its first property in Bali will be Mamaka by Ovolo. The Hong Kong-based hotelier acquired the Citadines Kuta Bali Beach in late 2019, this week confirming its intention to transform the contemporary property into an “urban resort”.

A new luxury haven cocooned within a private enclave and surrounded by rice terraces, tropical forest and a private waterfall has launched in Bali. Nirjhara, Sanskrit for “waterfall”, is located minutes from Bali’s stunning Tanah Lot temple, a revered sanctuary for followers of the Hindu faith, just 15 minutes from Canggu and 30 minutes from Seminyak.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali has launched 43 private villas, nestled in tropical gardens on the clifftops of Nusa Dua. The one-, two- and three-bedroom pool villas evoke the tropical characteristics of southern Bali, offering visitors complete privacy, spacious indoor-outdoor living and a delectable flavour of Balinese life.

After the success of its opening on 1 February 2019, The Apurva Kempinski Bali has launched the Reef Beach Club. The beach club, featuring outdoor and indoor dining areas, is a laid-back venue perfectly suited to hotel guests and visitors keen to enjoy the casual beachfront escapade.

The Ovolo Group has announced the purchase of the Citadines Kuta Beach Bali, the group’s first property outside of Hong Kong and Australia, representing its vision to become a truly global hospitality company. The 194-room property consists of 182 studio rooms, nine one-bedroom suites and three two-bedroom suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop pool and bar, a gym and conferencing facilities.

The five-bedroom villa retains the design-led legacy of its sisters, conceptualised around clean, flowing lines and mixing open, airy spaces with raw elements. Mandala.The Bay boasts five individually designed king bedrooms spread over 1,200 square metres. The indoors and outdoors are seamlessly connected in the cliff-side villa. Stand-out elements include the perfect entertaining space which features a bar designed to professional standards, an ocean-view swimming pool and the lush outdoor bathrooms.

Karma Group has revealed its commitment to sustainability throughout its range of resorts with a new green initiative. Karma have already based their restaurants’ menus around the use of seasonal ingredients, but the resort recently undertook a review of its sustainability initiatives and was disappointed by the excess plastic on site. In an effort to drastically reduce this number, the Karma team has unveiled a plan to minimise the use of plastic across the resort group.

For the ultimate beach day, Sundays Beach Club at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort in Bali has launched its brand-new VIP Beach Bungalows.

Vietnam Airlines is introducing new direct flights linking Ho Chi Minh City and Bali (Indonesia) and Phuket (Thailand) from 27 October 2019. The new routes bring the popular holiday islands, known for their beautiful beaches, diverse food culture and a wide range of festivals, within a direct flight from Vietnam.

Perched on the side of the Uluwatu cliff with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, the Cliff Edge Spa Cabana offers a relaxing spa treatment, completely undisturbed except for the chirping of birds and the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore below.

Bali’s Menjangan Dynasty Resort has released an Early Bird Offer, meaning guests can plan their holiday sooner rather than later to experience a magical glamping adventure. The special deal is valid for travel from 1 September to 31 October 2019.

Abercrombie & Kent is entering the Indonesia market for the first time with a new journey from Bali to the Komodo and Moyo Islands. The adventure takes travellers off the beaten track into Bali’s interior where tropical plantations, fast-flowing rivers, crater lakes, volcanoes and mystical temples dot the landscape. Hiking, cycling and canoeing excursions reveal the Bali of old with accommodation in glorious plantation villas.