DENPASAR - The implementation of the Work From Bali (WFB) program is a breath of fresh air for tourism actors in Denpasar City. Denpasar City offers WFB specific programs through Work From Sanur.

The chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Denpasar City, IB Gede Sidartha Putra said that the implementation of the WFB program launched by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to make Bali a place to work is expected to be a breath of fresh air in economic recovery and tourism in Bali.

In addition, Denpasar as the capital city of Bali also depends on the tourism sector. With the specific program Work From Sanur, it is hoped that it can support the economic development in Denpasar City.

"Work From Bali is still wide, it can be anywhere in Bali, but here we offer Sanur to be an option for those who will work from Bali, and we call it Work From Sanur," said Sidartha, Thursday, June 10.

According to him, this was not without reason, previously the Sanur, Denpasar area had been designated a COVID-19 green zone for the application of the Free Covid Corridor. Then, the Sanur green zone includes Sanur Kaja Village, Sanur Village and Sanur Kauh Village.

Where, thousands of residents and workers in the region have received the first and second stages of the COVID-19 vaccine. That way, the community's herd immunity of 70 percent has been fulfilled.

"For the Sanur area, the spread of COVID-19 has decreased drastically and is the lowest since vaccination in all of Sanur. So that the Sanur tourism area becomes green and can be reopened," added Sidartha.

In addition, it emphasizes the guarantee for tourists to come to Sanur. This is because hotels and restaurants in Sanur have implemented Cleanlines, Health, Safe, Environment (CHSE) and all public and tourist facilities have implemented health protocols.

"We are optimistic that Sanur is ready to become a green zone destination that will support the Bali tourism recovery programs planned by the Government, including Work From Bali with the Work From Sanur option," he explained.

Sidartha said, Work From Sanur offers a quiet feel of rural life typical of Sanur and makes visitors feel safe when exploring this area. Starting from the white sand beach in Sanur with calm and shallow waves that allow children to play in the water easily.

In addition, one of the uniqueness and attractions of Sanur is because along the coastline there are roads for jogging tracks. The jogging track on the shore of Sanur is quite long, about 4 kilometers. In addition to jogging, this road can be an option for cycling with children.

"For those who want culinary tours at more affordable prices, please visit Sindhu Market at night. There are many street food vendors that can be visited here," he said.

According to him, the Sanur area is ready to become a pilot project for the Work From Sanur program and other domestic tourists. Because, the single management system that makes the area managed through the Sanur development foundation is more controlled and supervised.

"We hope that the start of Work From Bali in Sanur can increase the confidence of tourists to visit Bali and carry out tourist activities in a safe and certified travel corridor in the Sanur area," said Sidharta.


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