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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A national economist, Faisal Basri from Indonesia University, has initiated fundraising to revive the pandemic-stuck economy of Bali. According to Basri, tourism and hospitality businesses in Bali are in dire need of financial support from the central government. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) “I suggested the fundraising program during the previous International …
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry recently granted a stimulus relief package to the Tourism Sector in Bali which was distributed primarily amongst hotels, resorts and restaurants, failing to reach other active components within the industry, such as artists and performers. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Upon receiving the grant, the Denpasar Regional Tourism …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In preparing for the influx of tourists expected to enter Bali for the year-end holiday, the Central Government has issued new regulations for domestic travelers upon entry. Effective December 18, all arrivals at Nurah Rai International Airport must provide a negative PCR test result taken no longer than two days prior to departure. (Image: ©The …
The Indonesian Transportation Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi has inspected the Ngurah Rai Airport to ensure prevention protocols are in place before receiving an influx of visitors this holiday season. He believes that Bali will still be the number one tourist destination for Indonesians even during the Covid-19 Pandemic. At this time only Indonesian citizens, diplomatic …
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 …
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 …
