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 …
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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 …
Governor Wayan Koster recently met with Indonesia’s newly appointed Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, to discuss the future of tourism in Bali. The Governor voiced his vision to expand marine tourism on the island to stimulate the industry while offering tourists a larger variety of activities during vacations. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
President Joko Widodo has recently appointed a new Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Uno – previous Vice Governor of Jakarta, to stimulate the tourism industry in Indonesia. As Indonesia’s prime tourist destination, Uno made a trip to Bali to analyze and discuss the reopening of the island to international tourism. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan …
The provincial government of Bali is working with the central government in preparation of reopening the island’s borders for international tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a press conference at the Bali Communication and Statistics Agency Office on Thursday (17/12), Bali Regional Secretary, Dewa Made Indra, confirmed that the central government …
Following the new government regulation on domestic entry requirements, hospitality and tourism in Bali is facing a heavy decline in bookings. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) announced that USD $22.4 million (IDR 317 billion) have since been refunded for trip cancelations from domestic tourists. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The …
Following the newly instated policy on entry requirements for domestic visitors in Bali issued yesterday (15/12), hotels in the province are facing an increase in reservation cancellations. The regulation, issued by the central government through the Governor of Bali, states that every domestic tourist entering into Bali via air travel is required to have a …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an official agency from the UN, confirmed that Bali is now ready to reopen for international tourism. The Regional Director of UNWTO for Asia-Pacific, Harry Hwang, completed a full inspection of the preparation stage for Bali, checking for administered health and safety protocols. The only thing standing in the way …
As the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to afflict the economy, the provincial government of Bali awaits the revival of international borders to heal its predominant tourism industry. In preparation, the provincial government has taken upon new safety measures to speed up the process. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During …
Ngurah Rai International Airport In Bali is estimated to receive at least 387,000 domestic passengers this upcoming holiday season. Increased staff and security is prepared to implement safety protocols and a digital travel app has been developed to ensure smooth operations. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During an interview on Tuesday (8/12) …
The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, spoke with Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi, to discuss resuming travel operations between Bali and Japan. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a virtual meeting on Monday (7/12), Koster stated “We have prepared and ensured that all the prevention protocols are implemented in all …