34 tourism organizations in Bali have sent a petition to the Indonesian President to revise the current travel and entry requirements. The Head of the Indonesia Tourism Industry Union (GIPI), Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana confirmed that an open letter was sent to the President to adjust the current travel requirements for international visitors. GIPI …
Officials have admitted that the majority of Klungkung Traditional Market visitors are still unwilling to utilize the PeduliLindungi tracing app before entering the market area. The Head of the Technical Unit from Klungkung Traditional Market, I Komang Sugianta confirmed that the implementation of the PeduliLindungi tracing app as an entry requirement for the Klungkung Market …
The Indonesian central government has decided to remove PCR testing as an entry requirement for Bali’s domestic visitors. The Stakeholder Relations Manager of Angkasa Pura I, Ltd for the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, Taufan Yudhistira confirmed that in accordance with the latest Decree from the Transportation Minister, Number 96 Year 2021 that was issued …
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 …
Authorities from the Public Civil Service office have instructed all shops and supermarkets in Bali to start utilizing the PeduliLindungi tracing app as an entry requirement. During an operation to inspect the compliance of prevention protocols in many shops and other businesses in Denpasar on Friday (22/10), the Head of the Denpasar Public Civil Service, …
An employee from the Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has admitted that many domestic visitors have canceled their hotel reservations in response to the new entry requirement. The Head of Karangasem PHRI, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that many domestic travelers have decided to cancel their bookings after the central government recently revoked rapid antigen …
The Bali provincial government will start implementing new requirements for international visitors once the border reopens on October 14th 2021. The Head of Bali Informatics, Communication and Statistics, I Gusti Ngurah Udiyana stated that in accordance with the latest Decree from Bali Governor Number 15243 Year 2020, each traveler is required to download the LoveBali …
Officials from the Tourism Association admitted that a large number of international tourists have become reluctant to travel to Bali due to the Indonesian quarantine policy. The Head of the Bali Tour Guide Association, I Nyoman Nuarta confirmed that the majority of potential visitors from selected countries such as Japan, China and South Korea decided …
Denpasar officials have prepared to utilize the PeduliLindungi tracing app at the Badung traditional fresh markets in the near future. Denpasar Mayor, IGN Jaya Negara confirmed that the city government has been preparing to implement a new operating procedure at traditional fresh markets in his area by utilizing the PeduliLindungi tracing app. “Badung fresh market …
Bali officials have decided to lift the 8pm curfew in Gilimanuk Port to welcome more domestic visitors. The General Manager of Indonesia Ferry Ltd for Ketapang Port East Java, Suharto confirmed that Gilimanuk and Ketapang Port is one of the main entrance for domestic travelers to gain access into Bali will be allowed to be …
Each Legian Beach visitor will soon be required to scan a QR code before entering the beach area. The Head of Legian Society Empowerment, I Wayan Puspa Negara stated that as one of the most popular beaches in Bali, Legian Beach will potentially gather large amounts of crowds as the beach was recently reopened when …
Two bus drivers have been arrested by the Jembrana police department for attempting to sell fake rapid antigen test documents to their passengers. The Head of the Jembrana Criminal Investigation Bureau, AKP Muhammad Reza confirmed that two men, Heri Kusnandar and Yusron Amirulloh who have been working as bus drivers were arrested for attempting to …