The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, admitted that he has prepared a scheme to reopen the tourism sector in Bali specifically in the green zone or in areas with minimal risk of transmission of Covid-19. The ‘Green Zone’ is a safe Covid-19-free area to receive international travelers in the near future as the border reopens. …
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The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) from Gianyar has urged the central government to reopen the travel corridor for international tourists and requested financial loans for hotels. The Head of Gianyar PHRI, Pande Adit, explained that the government should consider options to advance the reopening, including PCR testing on arrival and free quarantine for all international visitors.
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After his visit to the Benoa Port on Saturday (13/2), Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno decided to include the port inside the ‘Covid-Free’ Corridor program which is currently in preparation. The “Covid-Free Corridor” is a program being proposed to the central government to attract Chinese tourists once they are allowed back. The idea is to …
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The adverse effects of COVID-19 on Bali’s tourism-based economy left many locals without a job. Among the victims of lay-offs, a 22-year-old man from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Santa, finds himself working as a scavenger to support his family.
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Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno met the Governor and Vice Governor of Bali to discuss key economic issues in Bali, including the establishment of a COVID-free travel corridor. The meeting was held at the Governor’s official residence on Thursday (11/12). Among the solutions put forth by Minister Sandiaga is government aid for afflicted tourism businesses …
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Once international travel restarts, Indonesia plans to provide incentives to international visitors wishing to stay long term by offering them a five-year visa. Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Salahudin Uno made the announcement on Monday (8/2). “The concept is a long term stay, second home visa for a 5-year term. They make a deposit of USD …
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Indonesia Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno, is reviewing possibilities to reopen the international travel corridor under certain requirements.
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This article was first published on August 13th, 2020. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar said that reopening Bali would be delayed until at least later in 2021 as Indonesia focuses on domestic tourism instead. “We want 70 percent of domestic tourists. The problem of foreign tourists is that we will not …
UPDATE: Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar said that reopening Bali would be delayed until at least later in 2021 as Indonesia focuses on domestic tourism instead. Original Article Now Continues: Indonesia’s tropical holiday island of Bali could reopen to tourists in October, thanks to its success in controlling the coronavirus outbreak, …
UPDATE: Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar said that reopening Bali would be delayed until at least 2021 as Indonesia focuses on domestic tourism instead. Original Article Now Continues: Bali is planning to reopen its borders to international tourism in September announced Bali Governor, Wayan Koster. According to the Governor, domestic tourism …
Important Update: The reopening of Bali to foreign tourists has been delayed as the island continue to battle with the pandemic. Original Article: (The reopening of Bali to foreign tourists could be delayed until the end of 2020) The Bali Governor signed Decree Number 3355 of 2020 concerning the New Era of Life Order Protocol …
The consideration of a full lockdown in Bali has stirred up residents and businesses alike. The partial lockdown currently in place in Bali and Java restricts outdoor activity as well as business operating hours. If approved, the complete lockdown proposed by Bali Senator will tighten measures one step further. Most recently, the Hotel and Restaurant …
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