Boosting Tourist Visits, Bali Prepares 20 Tourism Events

Tourists visit the tourist attraction of Raja Lima Island in the Nusa Penida area, Bali. AMONG

DENPASAR - Bali Provincial Government is preparing 20 tourism events this year. It is hoped that this event can boost the level of tourist visits on the Island of the Gods.

"There are 20 (20) plans (events). Apart from that, there are more, this event, both international and local," said Head of the Bali Tourism Office Putu Astawa in Denpasar, Bali Tuesday, April 6.

The provincial government believes that Bali tourism will revive. Moreover, the central government is said to be signaling to open foreign tourism in June 2021.

"This is enough to make our spirit of optimism. The important thing is that we make the best possible preparations, including the implementation of the Bali Cycling Marathon. That must remain in the application of health protocols," he explained.

"But, before using the activity, we carried out rapid antigen. I think it is a very good thing for us to maintain the image so that everything runs successfully," he continued.

Astawa said the prepared event could increase by 25-30 percent.

"Say that per day the domestic came 16 thousand yesterday at Easter to 8 thousand per day, that's 50 percent. We can actually get 5,000 per day, which is pretty good in a situation like this. The hope is, if you can get above 10 thousand, but the condition is with a holiday. the problem is, "said Astawa.

20 events to be held in Bali include:

1. Nusa Penida Festival

2. Nusa Dua International Run

3. The charm of Nusa Dua Fiesta 2021

4. Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

5. Gianyar Kite Festival

6. Ubud Jazz Festival

7. Jatiluwih Festival

8. Kerambitan Festival

9. Tanah Lot Weekend II

10. Denpasar Festival

11. Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF)

12. Bali Arts Festival

13. Tabanan Amazing Race

14. Karangasem Cultural Movement Carnaval 2021

15. Penglipuran Festival

16. Makepung Festival

17. Umabian Fest

18. Bali Cycling Marathon

19. Buleleng Festival

20. Pemuteran Festival