In 2025, the island was officially recognized as the best destination in Asia and the Pacific by the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards and DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards. Tourism here has not just recovered - it has reached a new level, bringing back the attention of investors, tourists and experts around the world.
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Two reputable awards at once - Travel + Leisure and DestinAsian - have awarded Bali the title "Best Island in Asia and the Pacific 2025.". The winner was determined by readers' votes as well as input from industry experts.
The criteria include unique landscape, tourism infrastructure, cultural heritage and overall island experience. Bali beat such competitors as Phuket, Boracay and even the Maldives.
In 2024, the island was also named of the most romantic destination of the world from World Travel Awardsproving its versatility from investment to honeymoon.
After the pandemic, Bali has shown not just recovery, but rapid growth. Last year alone, the island welcomed more than 6 million international tourists, with an even larger influx expected by the end of 2025. This is a strong signal to businesses, developers and anyone looking to Bali as a destination.
We don't see this as just an award - but as confirmation that Bali is moving forward with confidence. This is an important sign for both buyers and developers. The market is growing, interest in projects is increasing, and trust in a platform where you can find verified information is coming to the fore.
