bali ready for international tourism before christmas - un tourism agency

According to United Nations World Tourism Organization, Bali the world famous resort Island is ready to welcome international tourists before Christmas this year.

Harry Hwang, Director of UN WTO Asia and Pacific, recently led a delegation to Bali for an on-site inspection and experience. He shared that him along with his team had observed first-hand implementation of the safety measures with regards to health and hygiene devised by the Indonesian government and the Bali administration to prepare the reopening of the island for international tourists. “I am extremely happy to see Indonesia and Bali. You guys are ready to open for tourism soon, or next year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the government announced that Bali is open before Christmas,” Hwang told reporters in Nusa Dua on Thursday.

The delegation stayed in Bali for a week hosting a capacity building workshop, the first of its kind focusing on "restarting international tourism". The team conducted visits to numerous places including Ngurah Rai Airport and other famous tourist destinations.

“The standards and safety protocol, I found them excellent, if not the best there are,” he said. “I hope our collaboration with the government of Indonesia can be a good example that neighboring countries, other countries in Asia, can learn [from].”