Going by the 318 billion Indonesian rupiah (around $19 million) collected last year, only around a third of the foreign Bali visitors paid the tourist fee—even though a tourism police force ...

The idea of a tourist tax to combat the challenges of overtourism dates back to the 17th century though didn’t really take hold, beyond a few places like Bhutan in the 1970s, until recent years. Bali ...

The rules, issued by Bali governor I Wayan Koster on 24 March, include respecting sacred sites, dressing modestly, behaving politely, paying a tourist levy online, using licensed guides and ...

A TOURIST hotspot loved by Brits is slapping down a strict new rule book to tackle "naughty" visitors. Bali has announced a raft of rules including a swearing ban and a tourist tax - enforced by a ...

"This is not just an appeal but will be enforced through integrated supervision involving the Civil Service Police Unit and tourism institutions in Bali," he added. "Foreign tourists who are ...

We issued a similar regulation before, but as things change we need to adapt. This ensures that Bali's tourism remains respectful, sustainable and in harmony with our local values,' he said.

Shocking footage has emerged of the moments before disaster struck a snorkelling boat in Bali, leaving one Australian ... have lost all of their personal travel documents and important belongings.

Brimming with blissfully bare beaches and rolling green hillsides that hide quaint cottages and understated villas, Bequia ...

Bali tightens tourism rules, mandating respectful behaviour, licensed guides, and a tourist levy. Offenders face legal action as officials work to maintain the island's sacred heritage and sustainable ...

Koster and Bali’s head of tourism, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, expanded on a list of dos and don’ts first published in 2023. “We issued a similar regulation before, but as things change, we need to adapt,” ...