Bali Governor Wayan Koster sets an ambitious goal to increase revenue from the tourist levy nearly fourfold. Currently, less than 35% of visitors pay the mandatory fee of 150,000 rupiah (about 10 doll…
The devastating floods that hit Bali last week once again highlighted the issues of chaotic development and ineffective loo waste management on the island. In response, local leaders and exp…
The Bali government is launching a new reward scheme for those who help collect the tourist tax. It will include hotels, villas, tourist sites, and travel agencies.
Governor Wayan Koster reminded that under the new regional regulation No. 2 of 2025, partners can earn up to three percent commission for participating in tax collection. In 2024, the island received…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster explained how revenues from tourist fees are collected and planned to be distributed. According to him, the central government returns a disproportionately small portion of…
The acting governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, believes that foreign tourists in Bali who fail to pay the tourist tax should be fined and imprisoned. Currently, he says, there are no sanctions…
The flow of foreign tourists to Bali continues to grow. According to authorities, since the beginning of 2025, it has increased by 10−12% compared to the previous year.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
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Bali is considering introducing a daily tax for foreign tourists, following Bhutan’s example. The goal of this measure is to attract “high-quality” tourists and increase revenue.
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