Bali jumps on The White Lotus bandwagon

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Bali, is jumping on The White Lotus bandwagon.

With the TV series’ season three juggernaut rolling on, the resort has unveiled “poolside escape cabanas” inspired by the HBO Original series.

Season three of the black comedy series The White Lotus was primarily filmed at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand. The first two seasons also used Four Seasons properties as locations, in Maui, Hawaii and Taormina, Sicily.

+ And, at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, guests can now sip on three signature cocktails, Pineapple Suite inspired by Maui, The Lotus inspired by Taormina, and Coconut Paradise inspired by Koh Samui.

+ Wellness-inspired snacks will complement the available beverages, including a pompano ceviche, charred cauliflower tacos and charcoal chicken salad.

+ And the two poolside escape cabanas, at Sundara Beach Club Bali, within Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, will be available to book from February 28 to May 16, 2025. Book at sundarabali.com/beach-club or call +62 857 9265 0897.

Four Seasons & The White Lotus

The White Lotus — written and directed by Mike White — HBO and Four Seasons have a global partnership.

+ Season one was filmed at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

+ A key season two backdrop is San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.

+ Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is the location for season three. Hotel booking sites have reported a big spike in searches for the resort, and Koh Samui in general.

THAI TOURISM’S FUTURE

A new vision for “sustainable, high-value tourism” was presented at the big international tourism fare ITB Berlin 2025.

The initiative was announced by Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to mark the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s 50th anniversary at the event

It highlights the country’s Sustainable Soft Power strategy.

PM Paetongtarn reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity. She emphasised that sustainable tourism is a key pillar of Thailand’s strategy, and the country will host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Conference 2026.

A Tourism Authority of Thailand spokesperson says: “Thailand is fostering an eco-friendly tourism industry through public-private partnerships.”

Thailand is also is streamlining visa processes, introducing an online Arrival Card, and upgrading biometric entry systems. Expanded aviation infrastructure will accommodate 250 million passengers annually, while public transport enhancements will improve connectivity to creative districts and green spaces.