Bali is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Many people visit Indonesia’s destination city for a number of reasons. Its affordability, coupled with its lush green landscapes, is primarily why it is such a popular destination among tourists. However, Bali also has a delicate ecosystem and with increasing tourist footfall, it is bound to be adversely affected. In order to protect the natural beauty of Bali, the government will soon levy a tourist tax.
Bali Tourist Tax To Be Levied From February 2024
From February 14, 2024, when the world is celebrating the day of love, every tourist entering the province of Bali will have to pay 150,000 IDR or ₹793. This tax is an attempt to curb the over-tourism that the region is witnessing.
According to an article recently published by Time Out, the funds collected from this tax will be spent on bettering the infrastructure in Bali so that travelling is easier. It will also be spent on conserving the natural habitat and the delicate ecosystem of this place.
Sandiago Uno, who is the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, stated that efforts were being made to move Bali away from being a low-end tourist destination.
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An Attempt To Protect Its Natural Environment
The government is attempting to make Bali a quality tourist destination and hence wants to maintain the delicate ecological balance of the place. Levying tax will ensure that funds for maintaining infrastructure are present and will also help in curbing over-tourism.
What is more, the Indonesian government has also released a host of new restrictions. These include a ban on renting motorcycles to tour the region. Visitors are also prohibited from scaling the mountains of Bali. Additionally, there was also a crackdown on illegal workers in April as it was seen as a potential threat to digital nomads.
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