Bali
Island has once again achieved a remarkable accomplishment on the international
tourism stage by receiving the award as the Most Beautiful and Favorite Island
at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. The award is based on votes
from readers of DestinAsian, an international travel magazine whose readers
come from various countries across the Asia-Pacific region and around the
world.
Based
on the results of the readers’ voting, Bali ranked first as the best
islandsurpassing several other well-known island destinations in the world such
as Boracay, Langkawi, Maldives, and Phuket. This international recognition
proves that Bali continues to be a leading tourism destination with strong
appeal for international travelers.
This
achievement is inseparable from Bali’s rich tourism potential, ranging from its
natural beauty, diverse arts and cultural heritage, well-preserved community
traditions, to the hospitality of its local people. In addition, the
development of infrastructure and the continuous improvement of tourism
services have also contributed to strengthening Bali’s image as a world-class
tourism destination.
This
award is expected to further strengthen Bali’s position as one of the leading
tourism destinations globally, while also motivating all tourism stakeholders
to continuously improve the quality of destination management, visitor
services, and efforts to preserve Bali’s natural environment and cultural
heritage.
The
Bali Provincial Government through the Bali Government Tourism Office expresses
its appreciation to all parties, including tourism industry players,
communities, and the public who have contributed to maintaining the image and
quality of Bali tourism. Moving forward, synergy and collaboration among
stakeholders are expected to be further strengthened in order to realize
high-quality, sustainable, and globally competitive tourism in Bali.