With a clear vision to position Element by Westin Ubud as a benchmark for sustainable and guest-centric hospitality in Asia, Richard continues to set new standards of excellence.

Discover how awig-awig continues to safeguard Bali’s identity and what it means for the future of local wisdom—read on to explore the full story!

Governor Wayan Koster’s decision ends years of speculation fueled by international investors who envisioned the island as Southeast Asia’s next high-end gambling destination.

But as the bulldozers prepare for the final closure, the question lingers: can Bali successfully reinvent its waste management system and avoid another mountain of trash in the future?