Denpasar Airport in Bali, Indonesia, where the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting was held from July 15 to 16. Locals with signs saying “Welcome to Bali” greeted officials who visited the site.Those who do not use taxis or gojek to head to their destinations. As the G20 talks are held in November, many officials from various countries are holding meetings. However, construction was in full swing at the airport, and the arrival hall was not very crowded, and you have to buy an entry visa for $35.In addition, it is easy to enter the country only if you have an English vaccination certificate (secondary or higher) when you enter the country. Immigration officials used the term “special” to demand dollars. It is a very difficult place to experience in Bali, Indonesia.
Bali, a world-renowned resort, was popular as it was considered the No. 1 honeymoon destination for newlyweds, but the aftermath of COVID-19, which has been raging since 2020, could not be avoided. In the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Indonesian government implemented a containment policy to prevent the spread, and Bali, which is mainly focused on the tourism industry, was hit hard.
“The damage to COVID-19 was severe, but Bali, which is mainly focused on tourism, was severely damaged,” said Yosi, a guide who met there. “The Denpasar area (near the airport) was still downtown, so there were offices and shops, but it was difficult to find people in other tourist attractions.”At the same time, I was worried that the airport would be closed again and tourists would come.In Bali, where foreigners can buy real estate on the spot or rent land for two to 30 years, pavement work is in full swing throughout the road, and the site of the buildings being renovated can be seen on the road to the resort.Large resorts that preoccupied Private Beach were so clean and well served, and because of their vast area, electric carts called “buggy” are used as a means of transportation. Butler-named Service Centa provides all convenience It provides all services to private pool villas.
First of all, Bali is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Indonesia. It is also famous as a dream surfer area for surfers such as Australia because it embraces the Indian Ocean. It is rich in a variety of seafood, and for a famous tourist destination, prices seem to be low. However, unlike local people, it also forms a special price for tourists and foreigners. Fortunately, citing locals, he explained that the entire island is windy and advantageous for group immunity, and the Indonesian central government has designated Ubud, Tigalalang and Palyangan in the north as national strategic tourism zones and poured trillions of won from 2023 to expand infrastructure. In the case of Ubud, it will prevent further construction of accommodation facilities and make it a low-carbon eco-friendly tourist destination by expanding parking lots and sidewalks. In fact, the fumes of motorcycles speeding down the street looked serious. I hope that any strategy will be a change in which the nature of Ubud is protected. And motorcycles and vehicles on each street were almost Toyota brands.
JENNIFER KIM
ASIA JOURNAL
