Week in review: May 11 to May 17, 2026

Key stories

• AirAsia drops Melbourne and Adelaide flights to Bali
  Expensive fuel can lead to fewer flights and higher fares, which feeds through to rental demand. If a large share of your guests come from Australia, keep an eye on schedules and fares from your key cities. Include a lower occupancy scenario in your yield plan in case of further cuts.
• Villa licensing deadline extended to 31 May 2026
  If a villa is registered as a home or for long-term rental but is let by the night, it breaches its KBLI code. When checking a property, compare the KBLI in OSS with how it is actually rented. A wrong code can lead to OTA removal and fines.
• Pecatu reworks traffic at six junctions on the way to Uluwatu
  Loop schemes and banned turns often lengthen the route to a specific villa even when overall flow improves. If you own in Pecatu or Uluwatu, check the new access route from the main road and update directions for guests and transfer drivers. Small details like this show up in reviews.
• Bali holds a quarter of Indonesia's branded residence market
  Branded residences compete with private villas for the same buyers and renters. There are still few of them in Ubud, as most are in Canggu and on the Bukit. When comparing one with a standard villa, check the operator's share of rental income and the terms for exiting the management contract.
• Bali treats remote work on tourist visas as illegal under new patrol
  If your villa hosts long-stay tenants who work remotely, check their visa status. Owners and managers must register foreign guests in the APOA system. Some digital nomad demand may shift towards guests willing to obtain an E33G.