by Gary Chandler | Mar 19, 2021 | Bali, Tourism Industry
Charter Flights Scheduled For June Foreign tourists may be able to visit Bali again as soon as June under a travel corridor program to help revive the economy. The travel arrangement will be offered to countries that are deemed successful in their vaccination program,...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 19, 2021 | Islands, Tourism Industry
Domestic Tourism Also Down During Pandemic Most nations strongly advise against non–essential travel to Indonesia until further notice. Indonesia has imposed border restrictions again due to COVID-19. The nation is closed to international travelers with limited...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 19, 2021 | Archaeology, Sulawesi
Explorers Redefining World History Indonesia has some of the oldest cave art in the world—dating back thousands of years. A recent discovery turns back the clock even further. Archaeologists from Griffith University recently discovered two cave paintings of warthogs...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 8, 2020 | Destinations, Tourism Industry
Hope On The Horizon For Tourism Industry The first doses of Covid-19 vaccine arrived in Indonesia this week offering hope to struggling families and businesses across the archipelago. Unfortunately, Indonesians are experiencing Southeast Asia’s worst surge in...
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
Live-Aboards Provide Safe Adventures Indonesia includes some of the largest and most exotic islands in the world, including Bali, Borneo, Java, Komodo, New Guinea, Sulawesi and Sumatra. Its 17,500 islands compose...
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...