Officials from the Tourism Association confirmed that due to
Indonesia's quarantine policy, a considerable number of international tourists
had been hesitant to visit Bali.
I Nyoman Nuarta, the Head of the Bali Tour Guide
Association, acknowledged that the majority of potential visitors from chosen
countries such as Japan, China, and South Korea decided to postpone their trip
to the island owing to the lengthy quarantine period upon their arrival.
"Despite the fact that there were around 300,000 potential tourists from
all over the world, most passengers decided to postpone their trip because to
the 8-day quarantine policy." Nuarta stated on Wednesday, June 10th.
According to Nuarta, if the central government shortens the
quarantine period for international visitors, Bali will see an increase in
visitors. "I'm sure a lot of tourists who have been waiting for the border
to reopen would be glad to start travelling to Bali again if the government
shortened the quarantine time to a maximum of two days." Especially those
who had visited the island on a frequent basis prior to the outbreak."
Nuarta elaborated.
He also wants the government to pursue a policy that is in
the best interests of the market. "With this restriction, travellers from
China, Japan, and South Korea who typically spend less than a week on the
island would be unable to enjoy their holiday on the island." As a result,
I propose that the government revisit this regulation with severe entrance
conditions such as Covid-19 testing negative and a vaccine certificate."
Nuarta concluded.
Meanwhile, he assured the government that the bulk of Bali
tourist workers are ready to welcome international visitors, with 90 percent
having completed Covid-19 vaccines.