@article{ec9788e8b99f4daa9422b44038b7761c,
title = "Portrait of international backpacker tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bali",
abstract = "The world pandemic due to COVID-19 has destroyed almost all aspects of human life in the world, including the tourism sector. However, the existence of backpacker tourists is unique, because they can still contribute to local communities in Kuta Bali. This study aims to determine the impact of COVID-19 on the level of backpacker tourist visits in Bali and see the benefits generated by backpacker tourists during the pandemic. The entire research and writing process was designed using a qualitative method with a case study approach through in-depth interviews with several random tourists. The results of this study indicate that the pandemic due to COVID-19 has had an impact on the decline in the number of backpacker tourists in Bali. However, they can still contribute to the local community's economy during a pandemic.",
keywords = "COVID-19 pandemic, International backpacker, Tourism portrait",
author = "Wirawan, {Putu Eka} and Sudjana, {I. Made} and Semara, {I. Made Trisna} and Arianty, {A. A.Ayu Arun Suwi} and Nuruddin",
note = "Funding Information: Backpackers in the Kuta area strictly adhere to government regulations in implementing health protocols. During the peak of the pandemic, they mostly stayed in homestays with their main activities being yoga, sunbathing, swimming, and working on laptops. One of the hopes of backpacker tourists during the pandemic is that the government provides convenience in extending visas with an easy and fast system. Thus, backpacker tourists have greatly contributed to the economy of local communities during the global pandemic. Acknowledgments This study is supported by the “Institute of Tourism and International Business-Bali” and Airlangga University-Surabaya, also supported by the homestay manager “Kak Garden Inn Kuta”, Business Owner of “Dewa Motor Rental Kuta”, and Made's Warung Management Team. References [1] Chang, S.L. 2009. Information research in leisure : implications from an empirical study of backpackers. Library Trends, 57(4), 711–728. [2] Chinazzi, M., et al. 2020. The Effect of Travel Restrictions on the Spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19 ) Outbreak. 9757(March), 1–12. [3] Currie, R.R., Sheilagh, T.C., Currie, R.R., Campbell-Trant, T., Seaton, S. 2011. Joining the in-crowd : symbols for backpacker identity. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17506181111111753 . Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 by ASERS{\textregistered} Publishing. All rights reserved.",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.14505//jemt.v12.4(52).03",
language = "English",
volume = "12",
pages = "886--894",
journal = "Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism",
issn = "2068-7729",
publisher = "ASERS Publishing",
number = "4",
}