As the government has stopped funding hotels for the isolation of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Bali, hotels are further faced with financial setbacks. One of the hotels affected is the Vasini Hotel on Jalan WR Supratman, Denpasar. The General Manager of The Vasini Hotel admitted that room rental fees for Covid-19 patients in December, January, …
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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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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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A lack of tourism and low occupancy rates of hotels in Bali has led many hotel owners to pack up and sell their business. According to the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), 60 hotels are currently on the market as the travel corridor remains closed and the tourism industry sees no sign of recovery.
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As the adverse effects of the pandemic continue to damage the tourism industry of Bali, several hotels have declared bankruptcy after being unable to repay their debts.
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Hotel occupancy in Buleleng District, North Bali plummets as the holiday season reaches its end. The average occupancy of star-rated hotels in Buleleng during Christmas and New Years was above 50 percent. Subsequently, business has declined as hotels see zero bookings for February leading into March. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) The …
The Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry allotted a combined grant of USD264,285 (IDR3.7 billion) to 120 hotels and restaurants in Klungkung District. Out of which, 40 have declined the government aid stating it’s simply not enough. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yaika) 91 hotels and 29 restaurants were qualified by the central …
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 …
Four Points by Sheraton Kuta has officially reopened for service as of December 1st. After months of closure, the hotel resort has returned with government certified protocols to welcome back guests for a safe and unforgettable experience. Four Points by Sheraton Kuta is located in the prime Kuta-Legian neighborhood, amidst tourist attractions and the famous …
The Managing Director of The Nusa Dua Hotel, I Gusti Ngurah Ardita, has said that hotel occupancy in November was relatively stable, and is noticeably increasing for December. This is a good indicator that Bali’s tourism sector is beginning to heal. “Hotels in Nusa Dua managed by the Indonesian Tourism Development Center (ITDC) confirmed an …
Ovolo Hotels successfully operates hotel chains across Australia and Hongkong. The company now presents The Mamaka Hotel with Street 32 Cocktail Bar & Eatery in Bali. The new hotel and restaurant are now open at a prime location by Kuta Beach Mamaka is a beach-front urban resort for modern travelers, food enthusiasts and social-surfers alike, …
The state of the Bali’s hospitality industry is far from normal since the hit of Covid-19. The Island’s Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) said the industry displayed significant growth last holiday season in October, unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this time around. Cok Ace identifies that many hotels in Bali are …
