Meet Emily
Emily O’Neill
Bali & Indonesia Villa Market Specialist | Travel Industry Advisor
Specialising in villa sourcing, travel partnerships, quality control, and navigating the Bali and Indonesian accommodation market for international travel companies.
Emily O’Neill is the founder of Bali Retreat Villas and Bali Family Villas, operated under the Australian company International Travel Consultants Pty Ltd, connecting international travellers with curated private villas across Bali and Indonesia.
Based in Bali with over 15 years of experience in the region’s villa and travel sector, Emily has developed extensive relationships across the hospitality industry. She works closely with international travel companies and agents seeking reliable villa partners and high-quality accommodation solutions for their clients.
Emily specialises in navigating Bali and Indonesia’s complex and niche villa market, helping travel companies source suitable properties, build trusted local relationships and position villa accommodation within their travel portfolios. She also brings strong experience in quality control and cultural awareness when working with local providers, helping international travel companies maintain service standards while operating successfully within the Indonesian market.
Having travelled to over 30 countries, Emily brings a strong understanding of international traveller expectations, supporting her work connecting global travel companies with the Bali and Indonesian villa & boutique hotel market.
Prior to establishing her businesses in Bali, Emily worked in media, production and advertising in Australia. Her background in communications and marketing informs her strategic approach to travel product positioning and international market engagement.
Professional Experience
Founder & Director
Bali Retreat Villas / Bali Family Villas
International Travel Consultants Pty Ltd – Bali / Australia
Event Planner
Elite Havens – Bali, Indonesia
Account Manager
Cummins & Partners Advertising – Brisbane, Australia
Clients included Tourism Queensland and Virgin Airlines
Photography Producer
Blue Fish Productions – Melbourne, Australia
Worked on international commercial photography productions, including global projects for Mazda in Japan.
Production Assistant (Television)
Catfish Productions – Port Melbourne, Australia
Education
Bachelor of Media & Communications
Swinburne University of Technology – Melbourne, Australia
Lauriston Girls’ School – Melbourne, Australia
