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 …
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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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The global pandemic has caused many foreign nationals to extend their stay in Bali. The conflict is that they must extend their visa every month, and in order to do so, they must pay a fee. A Malaysian national, known as James, has been residing in Bali for the past 10 months and decided to …
The Bali provincial government will focus on attracting digital nomads and those who work online to choose the island as their workplace when the island reopens for tourism. Deputy Governor of Bali Cok Ace stated that in the future, Bali will be a strategic place for tourists who want to work. “We will focus on …
The temporary closure of international flights to Indonesia has been extended to January 28/21. President Joko Widodo made the call in efforts to control virus transmission into the country. Additional measures, such as partial lockdowns in Bali and Java, are aligned in the same time frame. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The …
A national economist, Faisal Basri from Indonesia University, has initiated fundraising to revive the pandemic-stuck economy of Bali. According to Basri, tourism and hospitality businesses in Bali are in dire need of financial support from the central government. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “I suggested the fundraising program during the previous International …
Indonesian Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno, plans to vaccinate 70% of Bali’s population in preparation of reopening for international tourism. As the rollout of vaccines has begun, the government intends to accelerate the process. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The travel bubble constitutes two or more adjacent countries facilitating tourism access aligned by …
Tourist attractions across Bali have received an influx of domestic tourists since the start of the new year. The regional government is actively monitoring tourist activity to sustain safe travel amidst the pandemic. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Spiritual sites in Bali were packed with domestic tourists to celebrate the last day …
Domestic Tourism through the Gilimanuk Port in West Bali has shown a significant decline year-over-year. Undeniably, newly instated entry regulations and PCR test requirements play a key role in the mass decline this holiday season. According to statistics from Gilimanuk Port officials, tourist activity at the port has staggered 55% since the same time in …
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, invited Bali’s tourism business owners and stakeholders to discuss the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to strategize plans going forward. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “I want to hear from tourism businesses and stakeholders about the obstacles faced during …
The Central Government of Indonesia has ordered the temporary closure of all foreign flights scheduled to arrive between January 1-14 2021. The decision was made following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19 which has spread to several countries. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Since the new variant of the virus …