Bali tourism vendors fear Australian executions backlash

Calls for Australians to boycott Bali as a holiday destination if the impending executions go ahead is creating fear and uncertainty for local vendors.

Indonesia's human rights commissioner Natalius Pigai (centre) meeting with Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan in Kerobokan jail on Feb. 24, 2015.

About a million Australians visit Bali each year, and local businesses and street vendors fear a downturn if the impending executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran go ahead.

"Most of my clients - (are) about 70-percent Australian, so I hope they still come but as the driver... I worry," says Wayan Suka who works driving tourists around the island in his van.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has suggested Australians "demonstrate their deep disapproval" of the impending executions by boycotting Indonesia as a holiday destination.

While it is likely some Australian tourists will reconsider visiting Indonesia, most who SBS have spoken with in Bali say they won't be changing their holiday plans.

Australian tourism numbers in Indonesia dropped significantly in the immediate aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings at Kuta's Sari Club, but by 2005 they were back in record numbers.

Tourism officials in Bali say any potential down-turn would be minimal and temporary.