Remember when Bali was on Fodor’s Travel No List 2025?
It was heartbreaking enough to be a wake-up call for everyone in the Tourism Industry to act faster and smarter to improve Bali, as our economy relies heavily on tourism. But, before we begin the journey, Eco Tourism Bali wants you to acknowledge the numerous awards that Bali has received in the past year.
This serves as both motivation and a reminder for us all that this is the Bali we are striving to create, and that it remains a destination truly worth visiting!
Here is the full list of Bali’s Awards in 2024:
World Travel Awards 2024
This prestigious tourism award is held annually and is based on the highest number of votes.
Here are the awards Bali received:
- 6 years in a row as No. 1 in Asia’s Most Romantic Destination 2024.
- Meliá Bali: 3 years in a row as No. 1 in Asia’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2024.
- Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort: No. 1 for Asia’s Leading Resort 2024, Indonesia’s Leading Resort 2024, and Bali’s Leading Family Resort 2024.
- Jumeirah Bali: No. 1 as Asia’s Leading Villa Resort 2024 and Bali’s Leading Resort 2024.
- Waterbom Bali: No. 1 as Asia’s Leading Water Park 2024.
UN Tourism Awards 2024
This international award is presented directly by the United Nations to sustainable tourist villages worldwide. Bali’s recipient:
- Jatiluwih Tourism Village: Best Tourism Village Award.
ASEAN Tourism Awards 2024
Recognizing outstanding tourism industry practices in the ASEAN region, such as hotels and other tourist destinations.
- Ubud Gastronomy: ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award.
- 101 Bali Fontana, Capella Ubud, and Plataran Menjangan: ASEAN Green Hotel Award.
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024
From Travel + Leisure magazine, these awards are based on a reader survey reflecting their experiences.
Bali’s wins:
- Bali ranked No. 3 among the 25 Best Islands to Visit Around The World.
- Bali ranked No. 3 as Favorite Islands in Asia.
- Ubud, Bali ranked No. 7 as Favorite Cities in Asia.
- Top 100 Best Hotels in the World:
- Capella Ubud ranked 12.
- The St. Regis Bali Resort ranked 27.
- Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach ranked 46.
- The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua ranked 59.
- Alila Villas Uluwatu ranked 97.
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024
Similar to the previous awards but focused on the Asia Pacific region.
Bali’s wins:
- Ranked No. 3 for Best Islands in Asia Pacific 2024.
DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Chosen directly by DestinAsian magazine readers:
- Ranked No. 1 for The Best Island in Asia in 2024.
- Best Boutique Resort in 2024:
- Bulgari Resort ranked 1.
- Capella Ubud ranked 2.
- Alila Villas Uluwatu ranked 3.
- Raffles Bali ranked 4.
- The Legian Seminyak ranked 7.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
From Condé Nast Traveler magazine, awarded to destinations, hotels, airlines, and more, as voted by readers:
- Ranked No. 1 as The Best Islands in Asia.
- Desa Potato Head ranked No. 4 as The Best Hotels in Asia.
- Hotel Tugu Bali ranked No. 9 as the Top 10 Hotels in Southeast Asia.
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
This luxury travel and lifestyle magazine also awarded Bali:
- Bali ranked No. 5 for The 39 Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2024.
TimeOut Magazine
Based on reader surveys and expert evaluations:
- Pererenan ranked No. 3 for The 38 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World.
InsureMyTrip
An American travel insurance service awarded Bali:
- Bali ranked No. 1 as The Best Islands for Honeymooners.
Agoda.com
Agoda, a platform for accommodations, recognized Bali:
- Ranked No. 1 for Asia’s Top 10 Beach Destinations 2024.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024
This prestigious annual list highlights the world’s top 50 hotels.
- Desa Potato Head Bali ranked No. 21.
Bounce Survey 2024
Bounce Survey identified the most popular wedding destinations globally:
- Bali ranked No. 2 as The Most Popular Wedding Destination in the World for 2024.
The Telegraph Hotel Awards
Presented by the UK media outlet The Telegraph:
- Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape ranked No. 19 in The 50 Best Hotels in the World.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024
Bali won multiple awards for accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and destinations with top reviews and ratings:
- Bali ranked No. 1 as the Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World.
- Bali ranked No. 2 as the Top Destinations in the World.
- Kelingking Beach:
- Ranked No. 1 for Best Beaches in Asia.
- Ranked No. 21 for Best Beaches in the World.
- Melasti Ungasan Beach ranked No. 10 as the Best Beaches in Asia.
- Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape ranked No. 1 as the Best Sustainable Hotels in the World.
- Adiwana Unagi Suites ranked No. 1, and Adiwana Monkey Forest ranked No. 2 as the Best Small Hotels in the World.
- Adiwana Suweta ranked No. 4, and Padma Resort Ubud ranked No. 9 in the Top 25 Hotels in the World.
- Padma Resort Ubud ranked No. 4, and The Kayon Jungle Resort ranked No. 15 as the Best Luxury Hotels in the World.
- Club Med Bali ranked No. 23 for the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the World.
- MAMAKA by Ovolo ranked No. 23 as The Top Pet-Friendly Hotels in the World.
All of the awards above are proof that Bali still has hope, and it is up to us to decide the direction we want Bali to take.
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Author: Diva Kowara.