Bali Is in Indonesia

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Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east.Bali is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.

Bali has long been known as one of Indonesia's top tourist destinations, drawing millions of visitors annually to its beautiful beaches and rich culture. In fact, Bali is Indonesia's most important tourist destination and is expected to attract 20 million tourists in 2019 alone.

According to the article entitled 'Role of Tourism in the Economy of Bali and Indonesia', tourism is one of the mainstay sectors in economic development in Indonesia and Bali. The advantages of Bali's tourism potential can be seen from two sides - as a tourist destination with several attractions due to its exotic nature and unique culture, and as a gateway to national and international tourism due to its popularity as a world-famous tourist destination.

KAIN BALI : You can get this "kain Bali" with cheapest prices. I bought some for my wife at home,
and syahrir bought kids merchandises. Photo by Syahrir Badulu

With the existence of tourism opportunities in Bali, many businesses related to tourism have emerged such as accommodations, restaurants, and travel agents. These businesses have provided benefits in the economic development of communities such as Batusuhunan, Sukabumi and Sambi Tourism Village in Jambi.

However, with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bali's tourism industry has taken a major hit. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy of Bali and Indonesia, especially in the tourism industry.

As a result of the pandemic, many businesses in Bali have experienced a decrease or complete halt in activities causing a diminution in aggregate supply. According to the Central Statistics Agency, foreign tourist visits in Bali from January to November 2020 always decreased drastically. This is a major concern for Bali as tourism is the backbone of its economy.

The impact of COVID-19 on Bali's tourism industry cannot be overstated. Although Bali has long been known as one of Indonesia's top tourist destinations, the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on its tourism industry, which employs a lot of workers and drives Bali's economy.

In Indonesia, the aviation industry has significantly decreased domestic departures by 44% in the first quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic has also impacted other sectors, and the value chain industries of the tourism sector are among the hardest-hit.

Compared to other provinces, Bali as a tourism-dependent region is the most affected province and is likely to experience much longer negative impact than other sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Therefore, it is imperative that the government and relevant stakeholders take measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Bali's tourism industry.Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Bali's tourism industry are among the worst affected by COVID-19 due to theirreliance on government rules governing tourist travel prohibitions. Consequently, the government of Bali and Indonesia should prioritize the implementation of fiscal stimulus packages to support MSMEs in tourism and other affected sectors.