Set among the rice paddies and rainforests of Bali’s Tabanan district, boutique resort Nirjhara is attracting travellers nostalgic for the tranquillity and natural beauty they experienced when they first visited the Indonesian island, according to General Manager Alejandro Rueda.

Meliá Bali, the first Meliá hotel to open outside of Spain four decades ago, is set to become another first for the Spanish hotel group. From December, after extensive renovations to elevate the property into a new category, Meliá Bali will emerge as the first Paradisus hotel in Asia.

The Regent brand has expanded its luxury portfolio to the shores of Canggu Beach in Bali, with the highly anticipated opening of Regent Bali Canggu. Nestled on Bali’s coveted southwestern coast, this resort marks the first Regent Hotels & Resorts opening in Indonesia since IHG Hotels & Resorts’ acquisition of the brand in 2018.

Pelorus has welcomed newly built yacht Celestia to its Indonesian charter fleet, with the vessel specifically crafted to explore local waters.

Accor has highlighted the importance of Indonesia to its regional growth plans as it announced the official opening of 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird.

The Luxury Collection has opened its third Indonesian property, with the launch of The Sira in Lombok.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has confirmed it will welcome first guest from 1 October 2024. A tropical retreat neighbouring the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in the north, Anantara Ubud Bali is Anantara’s second property to open on the Indonesian island.

Hotel Indigo has opened Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, its second property in Indonesia and a tribute to the rich tapestry of Sundanese culture and the natural splendour of Bandung.

Andaz Jakarta Sudirman is set to debut in 2028 in one of Jakarta’s tallest buildings

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appears to have revived plans for a luxurious hideaway resort with private residences located on Bali’s southern coast on Bukit peninsula. Mandarin Oriental, Bali is set to open in 2027.

EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent is establishing a destination management company (DMC) in Indonesia, extending its foothold deeper in Southeast Asia as a provider of luxury services in the region. The move comes as A&K responds to increased demand for niche high-end products and experiences in Indonesia, and streamlining the end-to-end offering for travel partners.

TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo has opened as one of Indonesia’s most scenic and distinctive leisure destinations. The waterfront property, Marriott International’s first in Labuan Bajo and The Luxury Collection’s second property in Indonesia, is nestled between a canopy of surrounding wild forests and the beauty of the Flores Sea.