From next year, tourists will have to pay ten dollars (nine euros) per person when entering the Indonesian holiday island of Bali. According to the tourism authority, the money should be used primarily for programs to protect the environment and culture on the island, as announced in a circular on Thursday. Bali is best known for its beautiful rice terraces, Hindu temples and beaches for visitors from all over the world.
The fee will be collected directly at the airport or seaports from January 1, 2024. Holidaymakers should keep the receipt and relevant sticker until they leave Bali. “With this policy, we want to raise the awareness and responsibility of foreign tourists to participate in protecting the environment and culture of Bali,” said Putu Astawa, director of the tourism office.
The dream island had recently made headlines with the misbehavior of uninhibited tourists. Some have even been deported after posing nude at the sacred Agung Volcano and other sacred sites. Provincial Governor Wayan Koster then announced tough measures. Last week he said he wants to make Bali a destination for quality tourism and discerning guests who respect the local culture.
Before the corona pandemic, the island of about 4.2 million people received more than 6.2 million foreign holidaymakers annually – but then the important tourism industry came to an almost complete standstill. Since the end of the pandemic, the flow of visitors has increased sharply again. (saw/sda/dpa)
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