Asia/ Southeast Asia

Bali’s ailing tourism industry looks to G20 summit for boost

Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s strict zero-Covid policy and many borders still shut down are having an effect on the number of travellers arriving in Bali
Hopes are pinned on the G20 summit, taking place from November 15 to 16 in Nusa Dua in the south of the island, which will be attended by world leaders

dpa

+ FOLLOW

Published: 9:16pm, 21 Oct, 2022

Updated: 9:16pm, 21 Oct, 2022

Why you can trust SCMP

Many of Bali’s most popular destinations are currently deserted. Photo: EPA-EFE

Tourism on Indonesia’s most popular holiday island Bali has been ailing since coronavirus hit more than two years ago, with figures still not back at pre-pandemic levels.

“I still have almost no customers,” Wayan Maja, who runs a travel agency in the beach resort of Sanur, said.