Bali officials have confirmed that the influx of domestic visitors have significantly increased since the government has lifted some restrictions on the island.
The Head of the Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa said that Bali began to record an increase of domestic visitors since the central government gave some leniency for both tourist attractions and tourism businesses to start operating under strict prevention protocols and by implementing a level 3 partial lockdown, as Covid-19 transmissions have significantly reduced on the island.
“According to data from the Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, the average arrivals per day is around 4,300 people. So we have had quite an increase in comparison with data collected in June and July where the average daily arrivals were around only 800 people.” Astawa said on Wednesday (22/9). He also explained that the majority of domestic travelers were concentrated in the southern parts of the island.
“Kuta, Legian and Pandawa Beach are still the most favorite destinations for domestic visitors.” Astawa added. Astawa hopes that the situation will keep on getting better, so Bali’s economy can recover from the current financial crisis. The tourism sector in Bali has received the biggest impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Before the delta variant of Covid-19 began to spread, we used to receive around 13,000 domestic visitors, so we expect more tourists to come in the near future as Covid-19 transmissions have been handled as they should be.” Astawa concluded.
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Pan Demi
Monday 27th of September 2021
this is seems a big news with the influx of visitors. This could indeed be have a positive impact hopefully, unfortunately it could also be a big negative impact on the contradictory... naturally, the head of tourism is speaking such that in his own interest. Do you think epidemiologists would find this harmless? . even the worse 3rd wave could remain be happen and strike.
J West
Sunday 26th of September 2021
Hahaha….. and the official who broadcast the end of “ backpackers” is happy with low income low spending domestic arrivals? Guaranteed, that domestic tourist from Sumatra is not staying at a Marriott. What a farce.
Randy
Thursday 30th of September 2021
@J West, local low income local tourists?? Let me ask you this can you afford to stay at the 5 star hotels in Bali if you wanted to...probably not.
Many from the Capital work remotely and contribute to the local housing, 4 and 5 star rated hotels or villas and the purchase of foods.
That official's slip of the tongue was meant to say those who do not follow the rule mandates for covid will not be welcomed.
You are generalizing certain groups as much as that govt official generalizing about backpackers.
Wayan Bo
Sunday 26th of September 2021
It’s interesting that tourists from Islamic parts of Indonesia show such interest in visiting Bali, perhaps some of theme will convert into Balinese Hindu religion.
Randy
Wednesday 29th of September 2021
@Wayan Bo, are you gonna fuss around as to why Muslim folks visit the Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) sites?? It's the proud heritage and culture of the Indonesian people.
Randy
Wednesday 29th of September 2021
@J West, Balinese hindus don't have a problem with local tourists coming from elsewhere in Indonesia regardless of religion or beliefs...at the end of the day they are all Indonesians. Unity in diversity.
Randy
Wednesday 29th of September 2021
@Wayan Bo, you are such an ignorant bigot. Educate yourself... What does religion got to do with it?? There are also Christians among the local tourists.
J West
Monday 27th of September 2021
@Wayan Bo, Even the suggestion of Muslims leaving brings out the “Headchoppers”in some orthodox states.