PATA VP Semone gives eyewitness report from Kuta

"The public and private sectors of the Balinese and Indonesian tourism community are doing an excellent job in responding to the bombings in Jimbaran and Kuta. There is a real feeling of solidarity in dealing with the situation. I have been extremely impressed," said Semone. "Many of the recommendations made in the PATABali Recovery Task Force Report (January 2003) are being followed. "These include cooperation between all stakeholders the provision of quick, accurate and transparent information to the media and the public; and the stimulation of local demand. "It is difficult to estimate the tourism impact of the incident at this point. It is, however, very different from the October 2002 bombing. "Activity by tourists and locals continues. Those that have chosen to stay in Bali are continuing to enjoy their holidays.