Tourism is big money in Indonesia. But COVID-19 has forced Indonesia to choose between closing borders to keep Indonesians safe and opening to tourists who keep hotels and restaurants alive, and Indonesians in jobs. Is now the time for Indonesia to open up? While Europe is welcoming regional and international tourists, ASEAN nations have been wary about opening the gates even to fellow Southeast Asians. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has called for an ASEAN travel bubble. But with vaccination rates varying drastically among ASEAN countries, how possible is such a regional travel bubble? The pandemic has shown how vulnerable countries are when they rely heavily on foreign visitors. Post-pandemic, does tourism need to change? Should big countries like Indonesia “go local” and stop chasing international visitors? Will budget backpackers disappear in favour of rich eco-tourists? We put these questions to Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. 00:00 Introduction 02:52 When will quarantine for vaccinated travellers end? 07:09 Is Bali’s healthcare system ready for surge in foreign patients? 09:03 An ASEAN Travel Bubble now? 12:23 When will ordinary tourism resume? 15:33 Quality, not quantity, tourists 17:54 Ecotourists from China 19:43 Focus on domestic tourism instead? 21:37 Message to Singaporean tourists For more In Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTaBvHQdzyeJKHvUz9TPIEll =========== ABOUT THE SHOW: CNA's one-on-one interview programme with the people who matter, when it matters. =========== #CNA #CNAInterview #InConversation #Indonesia #COVID19 For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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