So what is the state of tourism on the island lately? If you
check the figures, the numbers are just about the same as
last year in regard to foreign tourist arrivals and way down
when it comes to the domestic market. It is taking time to
come back from the eruptions and earthquakes, but it would
seem there is more at play than natural calamity. The central
government continues to push their 10 new Balis agenda
with some minor success, our neighbour Lombok being one
standout. And another factor, the existence of so much more
competition in the F&B and accommodation sectors around
the island in the past two years. What was once confined to
a small area of south Bali, tourism is now spreading all over
the island, particularly the southern part, and if the number
of arrivals are still the same or less, then what does that
mean? We would imagine things getting tight.
Having said all that, Bali continues on an entertainment high
with a bunch of very big shows on the way. This includes Bag
Raiders and Dennis Ferrer at Manarai this weekend, Sneaky
Sounds at Mrs Sippy this and next Saturday (final show),
M.A.N.D.Y. this weekend and Peking Duk next weekend at
Omnia, Diplo at Finns Beach Club and Nakadia back in Bali at
Red Ruby next week.
We have noticed, thankfully, a few more people around town
in the past couple of weeks and we hope for more of that in
the near future. Check inside for the details of the big shows
and online thebeatbali.com and our IG page @thebeat.bali
for all the latest events and news.
Language | : | English |
Country | : | Indonesia |
Publisher | : | Kubu Dua Media |
Page Count | : | 106 |