Bali ‘ready’ for foreign tourists before Christmas

Back on track: A temple in Bali seen among a stunning landscape. Bali’s preparation to welcome back tourists has impressed UN WTO. — AFP

The world-renowned resort island of Bali is ready to welcome international tourists before Christmas, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN WTO).

UN WTO Asia and Pacific director Harry Hwang, who led a delegation to Bali for an on-site assessment, said his team had seen first-hand the implementation of health and safety measures devised by the Indonesian government and the Bali administration to prepare the reopening of the island for international tourists.