30 Percent Tourists Cancelled Hotel Bookings in Yogyakarta
14th September 2022 – Due to the oil fuel price increase, a couple of tourists have cancelled their hotel bookings in Yogyakarta. This impact is felt especially in two-star hotels that are dependent on guests staying in for income. The Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), Deddy Pranowo Eryono, shows his concern […]
Return of Mass Tourism to The Island of Gods
12th September 2022 – After two years of travel bans and worldwide lockdowns, Bali again experiences large-scale tourism commotion. Before the pandemic started, the Island of Gods had grown accustomed to receiving more than 6 million tourists each year. Due to rigorous border controls, Bali only had 51 foreign visitors in 2021. The newest visitor […]
Jokowi Express Condolences on Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
9th September 2022 – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expresses his deepest condolences on Queen Elizabeth II’s death through his official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Through his social media, he said that Queen Elizabeth II is a widely admired and beloved queen. The President of Indonesia also expresses sympathy towards the Royal Family, the Government, and […]
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat is Closed to Anticipate Protest
9th September 2022 – Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, is temporarily closed to anticipate fuel oil price hike protests on Friday (9/9). There are brick blockades, barbed wires, and water barriers that fortify the street right below the Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat pedestrian bridge (JPO). A couple of roads have been forced to closed […]
New Online Ojek Fares Starts at 10th September
8th September 2022 – Through the Ministry of Transportation, the Government has officially set a new online ojek fares after the fuel oil price hike. The new fares will be effective three days from the date of its stipulation or 10th September. The decision to raise the online ojek fares has been postponed for quite […]
Desa Adat to Implement Entrance Fee to Kuta Beach
7th September 2022 – The plan to implement an entrance fee to Kuta Beach by Desa Adat is now strengthened with the completion of coastal areas in December. The Chief (Bendesa) of Kuta’s Desa Adat, I Wayan Wasista, said that after the rearrangement of Kuta Beach, the plan to implement an entrance fee will be […]
Bali Governor Strives to Boost Bali’s Tourism and Economy
7th September 2022 – Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, strives to boost Bali’s tourism and economy. With the development of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bali is improving and stabilizing, which makes the island becomes a comfortable and safe tourist destination. According to Koster, the number of domestic tourists visiting Bali from January 2022 to 2nd September […]
Limited International Arrivals Gates During PPKM
6th September – The Government has extended the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM), thus the limited International Arrivals entrance gates for domestic and foreign travellers. This PPKM extension will be effective until 3rd October 2022. The Director General of Regional Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal, there will be an adjustment in PPKM […]
Foreign Tourists in Labuan Bajo Increases in August 2022
6th September – Foreign tourists visiting Labuan Bajo, West Maggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) increase on August 2022. The Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Office of West Maggarai Regency, Pius Baut confirmed that the total of foreigners reach 12,041 people. The number increased from the previous month, July 2022, with 10,438 foreigners […]
The Meeting of Earthquake Management Held in Bali
5th September 2022 – An International Meeting on Earthquake Emergency Management is currently held from 5 to 9 September in Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua Bali. The meeting talks about the management of the situation post-earthquake with countries from all across Asia-Pacific attending. Delegates attending are from the United States of America, Australia, Japan, Singapore, […]