Indonesia’s tourism sector is expected to incur losses to the tune of US$500 million (Rp6.9 trillion) in monthly earning over the coronavirus outbreak, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated. “According to the Bank Indonesia (the central bank), the tourism sector will lose US$500 million per month in earnings,” Pandjaitan remarked …
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The Indonesian government has reportedly allocated IDR72 billion (US$5.2 million) for influencers, as part of an incentive program to boost the country’s tourism industry amid the international coronavirus outbreak that is increasingly fueling fears of a global pandemic. Yes, you read that right, folks. We can’t turn down the power of influencers even amid a …
The Australian government has updated the official travel advisory for Indonesia after two confirmed cases of the Coronavirus were announced Monday. The warning reads: “The Indonesian Government has confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Indonesia. Australians should note the global situation with COVID-19 is changing very quickly. Read our bulletin on COVID-19 for advice on measures …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said earlier today that he has delayed the permit to grant entry for hundreds aboard a Norwegian-flagged cruise ship, the Viking Sun, which is reportedly scheduled to dock at Benoa harbor this coming Sunday. The Viking Sun and its passengers were rejected entry by the East Java provincial government due to …
Charlotte Crosby has been accused of mocking coronavirus fears by wearing a ‘Bali b****es’ face mask at a hen party. The former Geordie Shore star, 29, was throwing a surprise party for her friend at The Palm in Sunderland and supplied all the guests with personalised face masks ahead of their trip to Bali. Even though there aren’t any …
Photos of a virtually deserted Bali Airport have revealed the devastating impact COVID-19 coronavirus is having on the Indonesian island’s tourism industry. The photographs of Ngurah Rai International Airport were taken by an employee from Kania Bali Tour at 9.30am on Thursday. They showed the once-bustling international airport almost devoid of people, accompanied by the caption: ‘Bali …
A British coronavirus patient who died in Indonesia earlier this week has been named as 53-year-old publisher Kimberley Finlayson. Friends of the mother-of-four paid tribute to her ‘passion, creativity and determination’ after she died in hospital on the island of Bali. She is the first British person to be named as a victim of coronavirus. …
A foreign national who was found dead slumped over his motorcycle in Denpasar died from alcohol and not the Coronavirus said Denpasar Police. Residents grew concerned when they witnessed the ambulance arrive and paramedics dressed in full virus protection emerged. Denpasar Police Chief Jansen Avitus Panjaitan said the foreigner who was found unconscious on Jalan …
Bali has suspended its visa on arrival and visa exemption program. The Indonesian Government has announced strict new measures to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus (co-vid-19). All foreigners/travelers who wish to visit Indonesia must obtain a visa from Indonesian missions in accordance with the purpose of their visit. The official announcement from the …
A doctor working at Bali’s main hospital, where a British tourist died after contracting coronavirus, has now tested positive to the virus. Authorities have confirmed the doctor, who was studying at a Bali university and working at Sanglah hospital, has tested positive upon his return to his native Surabaya, in East Java. I Ketut Suarjaya, …
An influencer couple, who recently returned home to the Gold Coast following a holiday in Bali, have been criticised over a simple post. An influencer couple, who recently returned home to the Gold Coast following a holiday in Bali, have been criticised on social media over a $200 brag and use of the word ‘lucky’. …
Bali’s “Day of Silence” was even quieter than usual this year as coronavirus fears prompted authorities to scale back an annual celebration that sees the Hindu-majority island in Indonesia come to a near standstill. Known as Nyepi, the festival calls on locals to stay at home for 24 hours and reflect in a self-imposed lockdown. …