International tourists may be allowed to visit Bali by June, as per the reports under the travel corridor program. Bali planning to revive its economy, which is being stalled due to the covid-19 pandemic, this was recently stated by Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno.
Reportedly, the Tourism Minister recently met Indian Ambassador Manoj Kumar Bharti to discuss the possibility of opening a Mumbai-Denpasar travel corridor, along with direct flights. He added that India is a big contributor to international travelers arrivals in Indonesia, and most visitors from India prefer Bali as their go-to vacation spot. He, however, added that the Ministry would be implementing strict health protocols at tourist sites.
Uno, in his statement, also emphasized that travel corridor arrangement will further be offered to nations that have successfully managed their vaccination program; have been able to contain the spread of COVID and are able to offer reciprocal benefits.
To begin with, Sanur and Nusa Dua, which are major holiday spots in Bali, will be included in a pilot project to begin welcoming international visitors from mid-June or July, under the strict health protocols. Before kick-starting the pilot program, as many as 2 million Bali residents will have to be vaccinated, he added.
He further added that the government may allow a chartered flight to bring in overseas travelers under the stated pilot project, which will be evaluated and closely monitored every two weeks.
