BALI TOURISM

Bali tourism: After COVID-19

Bali, known as the Land of gods, is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands

Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Bali is a 95-mile-wide island which is situated at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands with Java to the west and Lombok to the east.

This gorgeous island is a complete destination where you get to experience magnificent beaches, terraced rice paddies, traditional rich cultures, beautiful temples, volcanic mountains, various adventure activities, nightlife, shopping, and much more.

It is difficult to describe the beauty of Bali in words. To fully experience it one has to be a part of it. Sunset at beautiful beaches will take your breath away and a visit to the exotic temples will make you calm and peaceful. 

COVID-19 devastates Bali

The pandemic has caused an 85% drop in the number of tourists visiting Bali this year. This has had a knock on effect on unemployment in tourism sectors, with around 75,000 workers losing their jobs .

 The few “lucky” that kept their jobs have had to settle for pay cuts, up to 75%. 

The Covid-19 pandemic had a severe impact on Bali's economic and tourism sectors.

Facing problems  :

The government said the Bali region was suffering from Covid-19 where all tourism stopped and 96% of hotels were temporarily closed. As a result, there are many people's and a community that did not have jobs. In everyday living life becomes very alarming. Covid-19 is very influential in the Balinese people future life. 

Facing the pandemic, the locals are looking for new ways to make a living. Many are reinventing themselves. Some started seaweed farming at the very location they used to give diving lessons. Others improvised street vendors, selling incense sticks, eggs or masks from the back of their cars. A taxi driver is now working odd-jobs in construction. For now, the temporary work he can find is only providing enough for the most basic of daily needs. 

"Locals just need a job. But getting a job now is very complicated. This is also because foreign companies, such as the many hotels & resorts on Lombok which used to hire locals, are now bankrupt or don't want to open because it will not cover the costs”.

Bali has opened its borders only to domestic travellers  . International tourists remain banned from visiting Bali in line with the policy of the Government of Indonesia, although some will be allowed into Bali as part of trial-runs leading up to Bali’s eventual reopening.