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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The hotel sector in Bali must accept the fact that there will be a possible decrease in the number of tourists coming. This cannot be separated from the government’s policy regarding mandatory PCR testing and rapid H-2 antigen testing prior to departure for tourists heading to Bali as of December 18, 2020.
The Vice President of the Indonesian Central Executive Board Hotel Directors General Association (DPP IHGMA) I Made Ramia Adnyana has even stated that several families officially canceled their trips to Bali after the news broke.
“Previously there were severalcancel, groups or families who are supposed to be on vacation at the end of Decembercancel.This is a complaint my friends pass on, “he said. CNBC Indonesia, cited on Wednesday (12/15).
Ramia revealed that the potential for travel cancellations to Bali has the potential to continue to grow. The reason is that, not just one day after the policy was issued, a family canceled the trip.
Increased regulations will cause people who have intended to go on vacation to undermine their plans. He admitted that there were concerns that there would be more trip cancellations.
“We try to keep our guests to keep coming. This means that the destination aspect will be safe because it has strict health protocols in place. However, for the guest domain fee, if there is a family of 5, it will feel that there is already a lot of money for the holidays, now for the hyssop fee, “he explained.
Therefore, hoteliers are resigned to the occupancy rate. The reason is that even without this policy, hotel occupancy in Bali is still very low. Currently, occupancy is only 30% to 70% of hotel rooms in Bali that are empty.
“We are at the end of the year of occupation in the Kuta areain handstill 25% -30%, which means it’s not significant yet and we don’t expect the end of the year to be as big as last year. At most, we can fill it with 40% -50%. That is, if there is no policyswabfor the national market. But now that this policy is in place, it will decrease, “he said.
On the other hand, it cannot hide the fact that there is a sense of confusion among business actors. It is nothing, this industry has done everything possible in the preparation of health protocols to receive guests.
“Actually, we understand that the purpose of this is to limit the crowd during Christmas and New Years. However, we know that so far there is no tourism cluster in Bali. The CHSE (Clean, Health, Safety and Environment) protocol ) is already very ready, so when the regulations happen This is a bit confusing for the friends of the industry, ”he said.
Many confused hoteliers cannot separate themselves from this government policy. This is because hotels in Bali have prepared the implementation of health protocols since the opening of domestic tourists last July. One of the most anticipated moments is that at the end of this year, if there are additional regulations, it is not impossible that more and more people decide to cancel their holidays.
“We know very well that there should be no crowds, but when they come to enjoy a New Year’s Eve holiday in the villa with their family, there is no debauchery, I don’t think it is a problem and the vacation spots have also received CHSE certification. . – places like Ubud, Seminyak and Jimbaran, “he explained.
However, regardless of the ultimate policy the government adopts, it must be supported. Furthermore, the goal is to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
“We understand and support government policies and are trying to understand that the call for a safe productive community from Covid-19 can be carried out,” said the vice president of the Bali Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Accommodation and Development. Tourism.
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