As plans to reopen the border arise, the Government of Indonesia has outlined new entry protocols and screening measures for international travelers. During an official visit in Tokyo on Friday (5/12), The Coordinator of Maritime and Investment Minister, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed that he does not want to rush the reopening process without first ensuring …
Tourism
The Covid-19 vaccine is in the final stage of development. Hope is rising in Bali as many view the vaccine as a cure to the declining travel and tourism sector but experts are saying it will take time. As the industry most confronted by the pandemic, what is in store for tourism once the vaccine …
The governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, says the island is well prepared and equipped to receive international tourists again. The Governor praised villages in Bali for their effectiveness in facing Covid-19. Koster acknowledged that traditional village security and their implementation of strict customary regulations for their resident has helped control the spread of the …
The Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi is planning to open travel corridors for international visitors from China and Singapore. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) During a virtual National Coordination Meeting For Economic Recovery on Thursday Nov 26th 2020, Budi Karya mentioned that Indonesia should consider reopening the border, especially for the …
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 …