Since the first flight arrived in Bali on Thursday, it has been revealed that the country’s strict COVID-19 regulations apply to foreigners.
Not staying at one hotel for four nights or more is not an issue for tourists. They can explore the facilities of the hotel instead of staying in their room.
That’s why six representatives of Japan’s tourism industry arrived in Bali on a warm-up vacation. They stayed at the Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua.
The opening of international flights to Bali is expected to boost the country’s tourism industry and creative economy.
However, many in the island’s tourism industry are worried that the regulations will deter potential visitors. For instance, Thailand requires guests to stay in a pre-approved hotel for one night.
Only a few hotels in Bali are certified to require all staff members to stay on-site. These include the Grand Hyatt, the Westin Resort, and the Viceroy at Bali.
Bali’s head of tourism hopes the new regulations will encourage more Australians to visit the island.
Despite an increase in domestic tourism, many incomes have decreased by about half.
Although many people on the island were affected by the virus, local jobs allowed people to survive the months of isolation.
Many Australians will be able to visit Bali again starting February 14 after Jetstar and Singapore Airlines started daily flights from Melbourne. Other airlines also plan to start their services from March.
Before they can visit Bali, international visitors will need to get a visa. This usually takes about three months to process.
As the number of new cases in Indonesia continues to rise, especially in Bali, it’s important to keep an eye on the situation.
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