KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. The Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) has estimated that about 70,000 foreign tourists postponed their plans to visit Bali in October and November because of reports of seismic activity of Mount Agung. "We have collected data on guests who had planned [to visit]. There will be about a 20 percent decrease," PHRI Bali chairman Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati said as reported by Antara. Of those who have informed of their postponement, most would have been involved in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), said Tjokorda, adding that the number could be higher because not all hostels submitted reports of postponements or cancellations.
70,000 tourists may postpone visit to Bali
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. The Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) has estimated that about 70,000 foreign tourists postponed their plans to visit Bali in October and November because of reports of seismic activity of Mount Agung. "We have collected data on guests who had planned [to visit]. There will be about a 20 percent decrease," PHRI Bali chairman Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati said as reported by Antara. Of those who have informed of their postponement, most would have been involved in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), said Tjokorda, adding that the number could be higher because not all hostels submitted reports of postponements or cancellations.