Lombok’s Mandalika Project: The Ultimate Hedge Against Bali’s Saturation
Why strategic investors are pivoting east—and what makes Mandalika the smartest long-term hospitality play in Indonesia. What Is Lombok’s Mandalika Project and Why Does It Matter? Lombok’s Mandalika Project is a government-backed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) transforming southern Lombok into Indonesia’s next-generation tourism hub.It serves as both a complement and a counterbalance to Bali’s mature, […]
The End of the Standalone Villa: Why Integrated Hospitality is Bali’s Future
Introduction: Why Integrated Hospitality in Bali Defines the Next Investment Cycle Integrated hospitality in Bali is rapidly becoming the island’s new investment frontier. For years, standalone villas were Bali’s go-to asset class — promising double-digit yields and “passive” income. But in 2025, the truth is undeniable: the villa market is oversaturated, and returns are shrinking. […]
The ROI Lie: Deconstructing Hospitality ROI in Southeast Asia
Why Most Hospitality ROI in Southeast Asia Is Built on Sand Hospitality ROI in Southeast Asia often looks dazzling on paper — 15%, 18%, even 22%. Yet the reality tells a different story. Most ROI models across Bali, Lombok, and Sumba rely on over-optimistic revenue forecasts, underestimated operating costs, and zero stress testing. In short: […]
