by Gary Chandler | Nov 22, 2020 | Islands, Surfing
2020 Event Cancelled Due To Pandemic The World Surfing League (WSL) planned its return to Indonesia last June, but the global coronavirus pandemic caused a postponement. The Quiksilver G-Land Pro, Indonesia, presented by Corona was cancelled due to the coronavirus....
by Gary Chandler | Oct 26, 2020 | Cruises, Scuba Diving
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by Gary Chandler | Sep 16, 2020 | Destinations, Lombok
Island Rising As Diverse Tourist Destination By Dea Yolia Oktadela Lombok is rising on the global radar as a unique and rewarding travel destination. It’s one of the fastest-growing destinations across the vast Indonesian archipelago. Lombok is often...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 22, 2020 | Destinations, Tourism Industry
Coronavirus Killing Tourism Industry Indonesia continues to see an increase in new COVID-19 cases, which is keeping the tourism industry on hold. As of August 10, 2020, the Indonesian Ministry of Health has confirmed 127,083 cases of COVID-19 in the country. To help...
by Gary Chandler | Jul 10, 2020 | Ecotourism, Wildlife Tourism
Tourism Can Promote Conservation Ecotours are emerging across Indonesia. They offer an alternative way of travel for those seeking more responsible travel for their vacations. Several non-profit organizations have created tours that help their cause directly or simply...
by Gary Chandler | Jun 17, 2020 | Destinations, Tourism Industry
Tourism Drops 90 Percent Due To COVID-19 Fears over virus transmission have cast a shadow on the government’s plan to reopen tourist destinations across Indonesia, especially as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb despite the authorities’ health protocols...
by Gary Chandler | May 6, 2020 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Pandemic Has Created Several Deserted Islands Bali is the most popular tourist destination among foreigners in Indonesia. Thousands of people on this tropical island are dependent on travel and hospitality, which means that the pain runs far and wide. It’s hard...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 4, 2020 | Destinations, Tourism Industry
Tourists Fuel 80 Percent Of Bali’s Economy Indonesia suspended its visa-on-arrival policy to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus across the archipelago. The move has all but shut down the country’s tourism industry, where more than three-quarters of the...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 17, 2020 | Tourism Industry
Immigration Policies Revised For Tourists Visitors to Indonesia must note that the Indonesian Government has advised the starting this Friday 20th March foreign visitors from all countries, that the Visa Free Arrival and Visa on Arrival policies are...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 28, 2020 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Indonesia Criticized Over Crisis Response A 53-year-British woman has become Indonesia’s first confirmed COVID-19 fatality. Officials fear she may have been already infected when she landed for a family vacation on the idyllic island of Bali. Indonesia’s...
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