Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has ensured the Australian Ambassador that Covid-19 transmission in Bali has been properly handled and the island will be ready to welcome Australians back once the central government allows it. When welcoming the Australian Ambassador for Indonesia, Penny Williams at the Governor’s office that is located in Renon, Denpasar on …
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The Ambassador of Sweden for Indonesia, Timor Leste, and ASEAN, Marina Berg confirmed that many travelers from Europe have planned to visit Bali. Only time will tell if the current entry requirements prevent most from doing so. “Many of potential international visitors from Europe, including Sweden are enthusiastic about returning to Bali and believe it’s …
The Karangasem Bali Tourism Association has confirmed that hotels in the region haven’t received a single booking for the upcoming year-end holiday. The Head of Karangasem Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Wayan Kariasa confirmed that despite all the preparations the hotels have done in Karangasem, they still haven’t received any bookings from international visitors. “We …
The Bali provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors during the upcoming holiday season but has yet to see any significant amount of international tourists. The Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Tjok Bagus Pemayun confirmed that the provincial government plans to limit the amount of international visitors as a prevention to avoid …
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 …
Officials from the Jembrana regional government have planned to build an all-in-one circuit to attract more tourism on the western side of Bali. An official of Pengambengan Village Jembrana, Kamaruzzaman confirmed that the regional government will begin construction of an all-in-one circuit in Pengambenan village by 2022, as one of the efforts to increase the …
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 …
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 …
Officials from the Bali Health Agency have announced that the price of PCR tests in all medical laboratories in Bali has been reduced. The Head of Bali Health Agency, Dr. I Ketut Suarjaya confirmed that in accordance with the Indonesian Minister’s Decree Number HK.02.02/I/3843/2021, the central government has officially reduced PCR test prices in Bali …
Authorities from Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force have planned to invite bars and nightclub owners to a meeting to discuss prevention protocol implementation during their operations. After recently being criticized by the central government about potential prevention protocols violations at multiple Badung area businesses, the head of Bali’s Covid-19 Handling Task Force law enforcement and …