BALI: The Group of 20 summit in Bali this week has given local liquor business Iwak Arumery a much-needed boost.
Industry players told CNA that various G20-related events held this year are having a positive impact on Bali, where tourist numbers are still far from pre-COVID-19 levels.For instance, artist I Ketut Tirto Yaso said he has received his biggest order to date – 100 boxes – for his sarongs as a G20-related souvenir.Hotels and restaurants too, are reaping the benefits of Bali hosting the meeting of world leaders.
“With the G20, we see that this may be something for the world to believe, that Bali is ready to return to what it used to be.” Those figures plummeted to slightly more than 1 million in 2020, further dwindling to just 51 people last year.VACCINATION CHALLENGESCurrent requirements welcoming fully vaccinated travellers with two doses are not good enough because domestic travel requires three, they added.