As the number of international arrivals in Bali steadily increases, the tourism sector is keeping a close eye on every last detail of the island’s recovery to ensure that the industry bounces back efficiently. Speaking at a press conference held by Indonesia’s Minster Tourism and Creative Economies on Monday, the director of Bali tourism also …
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 Badung Covid-19 Handling Task Force have confirmed that the positivity rate of Covid-19 cases in the Badung region is down to 0.08%. The Coordinator of Public Communication of Badung Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Made Suardita stated that according to the data, the positivity rate of Covid-19 transmissions in Badung was only 0.08% …
The Tourism Association from Bali Tourism Board (BTB) has proposed the central government reduce quarantine time for international visitors to 1 day. The Head of BTB, Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana stated that despite recently reducing quarantine time for international travelers to 3 days as The Bali Sun previously reported, Adnyana still hopes that the …
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 Ngurah Rai International Airport have decided to give discounts on landing fees for international airlines. As one of the efforts to revive Bali’s economy, The Director of Angkasa Pura I Ltd, Faik Fahmi decided to grant a stimulus program on its landing fee to attract more national and international airlines to …
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 …
Bali Tourism Board Association has predicted that the six countries that will gain access to the island will only give a small impact to Bali’s economy in general. The Head of the Bali Tourism Board (BTB), Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana stated that the selected countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Dubai …
Bali Tourism Association has confirmed that around 30% of tourism workers will start working once the border reopens. The Head of Badung Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya confirmed that several tourism workers who were previously laid-off due to the Covid-19 pandemic are expected to start working once the Bali Ngurah Rai …
The Head of People’s Consultative Assembly, Bambang Soesatyo has claimed that Bali is now ready to receive international tourists. During his visit to attend a grand opening of a restaurant that is located in Gianyar on Wednesday (15/9), Bambang was grateful that Bali’s economic activity has started to recover as Covid-19 transmissions has recently decreased, …