| The Indonesian island of Bali had just | | | | metal detectors," she told us. |
| recovered from the 2002 nightclub bombings, | | | | |
| hosting a record number of tourists in 2004, | | | | Leaders in the tourism industry are angered |
| when terrorists struck there again in | | | | by acts of terror. Bagus Sudibya, head of |
| October, bombing two cafes. Patsy | | | | the Bali tourism board, says they are |
| Widakuswara recently visited the island. In | | | | committed to fight them. |
| this report, narrated by Amy Katz, she says | | | | |
| Bali, which relies on tourism as its main | | | | "We should not let [it] even happen once |
| industry, is again suffering. | | | | again in our country, this type of terrorism, |
| | | | because we know exactly how difficult and how |
| There are not many tourists in the usually | | | | dangerous it is towards the future of our |
| vibrant Kuta section of Bali's capital, | | | | society." |
| Denpasar, in the wake of the bombings of two | | | | |
| cafes there in October. A few visitors are | | | | The Bali government says it faces another |
| still determined not to let the threat of | | | | obstacle -- travel warnings and bans being |
| terrorism spoil their vacation plans. | | | | imposed by countries, like the U.S. and |
| | | | Australia. Gede Nurjaya, the head of Bali's |
| "We felt that it was still relatively safe to | | | | office of tourism, is urging those |
| come here, and it is a great spot to come on | | | | governments to send people in to evaluate the |
| holiday," said one tourist. | | | | situation there -- before issuing travel |
| | | | bans. |
| "You just take your chance anywhere really," | | | | |
| said another. | | | | The travel warnings and bans make potential |
| | | | visitors wary, especially because insurance |
| The Bali government tourism office says the | | | | agencies will not cover tourists who travel |
| number of visitors dropped following the | | | | to countries under travel bans. |
| October bombings. Normally, 5,000 to 6,000 | | | | |
| tourists visit the island each day. Now it | | | | The two bomb attacks targeting Bali's |
| is only about 2,000. It is a big blow for a | | | | tourists have forced the Balinese government |
| community that relies heavily on tourism. | | | | to consider other ways to employ people -- |
| Bali was just recovering from the 2002 | | | | such as agri-business. But so far there is |
| bombings, with a record-breaking number of | | | | no real plan of action, and no real |
| tourists in 2004. | | | | alternative for the tens of thousands of |
| | | | Balinese people who rely on tourists for |
| The tourism industry in Bali is making every | | | | their livelihood. |
| effort to ensure safety. Security checks and | | | | |
| extra officers are now standard operating | | | | Ni Made offers massages on the beach to |
| procedure at malls and hotels. | | | | tourists. "I only hope for peace," she says. |
| | | | "I'm worried about a third bomb, if it |
| Dewi Karmawan is the Manager of Marketing | | | | happens, I don't think Bali will survive." |
| Communications at the Hard Rock Hotel, one of | | | | |
| the largest American hotels in Bali. She | | | | Many others share her concern. In this |
| says the property has three canine units and | | | | devout Hindu province of Indonesia, the |
| 48 security officers. "And also we do bag | | | | people's daily prayers are for peace and |
| check, also body check, also under carriage | | | | safety. |