The Indonesian Central Government has stated that twelve more countries would be included in the visa-on-arrival program on May 30, 2022. The Central Government of Indonesia increased the visa on arrival scheme to encompass sixty nations on May 3, 2022. This was the most significant change in Covid-19's reopening at the time. During the peak of the international lockdowns, the visa-on-arrival process was suspended. The Indonesian government's staged reopening plan is practically comple...

During a visit to the Bali Governor's Offices, Pádraig Frances, the Irish Ambassador to Indonesia, praised Bali on its management of the pandemic. This is not the first time this week that world leaders have complimented government officials for their reaction to the outbreak. This week, Bali is holding the United Nations Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. Government officials from around the world began their statements by praising Bali for hosting the event and expressing g...

Bali will host the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction from May 23-28, 2022. The five-day conference will be hosted in several venues throughout Bali, with the island welcoming government officials, non-government participants, and industry executives. The conference provides a forum for governments to debate crisis response and prevention methods under the auspices of the United Nations. For further security, Bali has deployed thousands of military personnel. Representative...

Muhadjir Effendy, Indonesia's Minister for Human Development and Culture, has stated that there is a "good likelihood" that all Covid-19 limitations will be lifted shortly. At a news conference in Jakarta on May 22nd, the minister acknowledged that the administration is analyzing evidence that might lead to the lifting of all constraints. The announcement comes during President Joko Widodo's visit to Bali for the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. Over 4,000 delegates are...

Agoda, a hotel booking service, has released its most recent data on travel trends, and searches for Bali are on the rise. The online travel platform is one of the most popular websites for travelers, and its data support the Indonesian government's position that the island is irreversibly open for business. Aodga's data covers searches from February 2022, when Indonesia declared the reopening of borders, through early May. Search interest in the renowned beach location is at an all-tim...