The tourism association in Bali plan to rally against the current travel requirements, which contribute to the tourism sector’s struggle to survive. The Head of the Bali Tourism Board, IB Agung Partha Adnyana, confirmed that he plans to rally against the travel requirements which hinder international travelers from visiting the island. “We’ve sent an open …
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An official from the Badung Tourism Agency has proposed that the central government allow domestic travelers to visit the island despite the partial lockdown implementation. The Head of Badung Tourism Agency, Cok Raka Darmawan, proposed for the central government to keep allowing domestic travelers to visit the island, despite the partial lockdown on the tourism …
The Bali Tourism Alliance has urged the government to provide a new stimulus program for tourism workers that have been out of the job due to the pandemic. The Head of Bali Marginal Tourism Workers Alliance, Wayan Puspa Negara stated that marginal tourism workers such as freelance drivers and other daily workers are in desperate …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster proposes the central government reduce quarantine time for international visitors in Bali. As part of the entry requirements for Bali international visitors, Bali provincial government admits that the current quarantine policy has caused reluctance for potential international visitors to start traveling to Bali. As a result, the Bali Governor plans …
Officials from the Badung regional government have distributed stimulus packages to small businesses in the Badung area. The Regent of Badung’s Regional Government, I Nyoman Giri Prasta along with Badung Senator Putu Parwata, have handed out financial assistance to small business owners in several areas in Badung on Saturday (6/11) and Sunday (7/11). Prasta explained …
The Tourism Confucius Institute (TCI) from Udayana University has provided a mandarin training program for all Tanah Lot Temple workers. The Director of TCI, I Made Sendra confirmed that a mandarin training program was initiated to improve the quality of service of the Tanah Lot Temple’s workers before an influx of international visitors arrive. Bali …
Officials from the Buleleng Transportation Agency have admitted that hundreds of public street lights in Singaraja are still currently broken. The Head of Transportation Traffic from Buleleng Transportation Agency, Cok AdithyaWira Putra confirmed that from a total of 1,127 broken street lights in Singaraja, only half of them have been fixed. “From all the broken …
Officials from Bali Public Civil Service have stated that nightclubs are allowed to host party events with strict prevention protocols. The Head of Bali’s Public Civil Service, I Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi confirmed that all night clubs in Bali are allowed to operate with strict prevention protocols in place. “As long as they keep complying …
The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has discussed the possibility of revoking the quarantine policy to help revive the Bali tourism sector. Multiple international outlets have reported the reopening of Bali has been extremely slow due to the mandatory 5 day quarantine put in place by the government. During a meeting between the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth …
Officials from the Bali provincial government have confirmed that the number of children who are begging on the streets has surged since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) stated that the current economic crisis in Bali has caused huge numbers of families to lose their jobs and …
The Indonesian Social Minister, Tri Rismaharini (Risma) has confirmed that over USD 31 million (IDR 450 billion) of financial assistance for Bali residents has not yet been distributed. During her visit to support the residents who were affected by the recent earthquake in Bali, Risma had also arranged a meeting with several related Bali provincial …
The Bali Governor has admitted that the tourism sector has not been benefiting local people on Bali island. Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster recently claimed that the Bali tourism industry has only benefited investors from the outside, rather than contributing to the local economy of the island in general. “The majority of our local people …