Russia and China are major new markets that are emerging in Bali, resilient despite recent events. Amadeo Zarzosa, general manager, InterContinental Resort Bali said that his hotel is seeing more traffic from Russia and China, as well as from the Gulf countries.
“Japan is staging a big comeback while our European business has not gone down at all. With the good air services there have been more guests from Singapore and Hong Kong too,” he said.
The travel industry is confident of a recovery soon and anticipating the peak months of May to July this year. Traffic has bounced back faster compared to the first Kuta bombing in 2002 with tourists getting used to “security threats” especially with the younger travellers.
The economy and budget end of accommodation have continued to see healthy occupancies while the premium markets have weakened.
Following media reports, the Balinese authorities and travel industry have invested more to boost security and assure tourists of their safety.
Another travel advisory by the Australian and US governments was issued outlining a possible attack on April 2 in Indonesia.
A local travel industry worker said, “the Balinese are very gentle people, these violent acts were instigated by foreign elements and we have learnt to be more aware of them. This is not what the Balinese people want as it affects their livelihoods”.
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