Leaders in Bali have committed to changing the way the Bali Tourism Tax Levy is enforced to prevent tourists from dodging the fee and to help ensure that the funds generated are spent in an ‘optimal and accountable way’. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was introduced in February 2024, but figures show that less than …
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Leaders in Bali have confirmed that the first round of funding sourced from the Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been distributed. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy was launched in February 2024 and was designed to help fund the preservation of Balinese culture, protect the natural landscape, and level up tourism infrastructure. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster …
Bali’s Governor Koster has revealed plans to encourage more tourists to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The Governor has revealed plans to give a commission of IDR 150,000 per traveler fee to businesses who sign up to partner with the Bali Provincial Government. The Bali Tourism Levy was first introduced on the 14th of …
Just over a year has passed since Bali introduced its Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory tourism tax requires all international visitors to pay an IDR 150,000 contribution to protect Balinese culture and nature and help level up tourism infrastructure, but 13 months in, not only are tourists not paying, they’re also not seeing the benefits …
In a bid to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’, leaders in Bali are seriously considering introducing a daily tourism tax for all foreign visitors. Leaders in Bali have long idolized the tightly controlled tourism model of Bhutan, where international tourists must pay USD 100 per day as part of the Sustainable Development Fee. From Indonesia’s ex-tourism …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s Nusa Penida are being reminded that the entry fee to the island is non-negotiable. The conversation is hitting headlines after two tourists were recorded kicking up a fuss, arguing with tourism officials, and refusing to pay the fee earlier this week. The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, Ni Made Sulistiawati, …
The Indonesian Ombudsman has committed to examining allegations that tourism is being mismanaged in the country, with a special focus on Bali and, even more specifically, the Bali Tourism Tax Levy, which was introduced on the 14th of February 2024. There are increasing concerns that the policy has not delivered the changes it promised. On …
It is nearly a year since Bali launched its Tourism Tax Levy policy, and new data shows that even fewer tourists are making the contribution than first thought. Figures from 2024 suggested that only 40% of tourists made their IDR 150,000 contribution, but now it seems as few as 35% of tourists are paying their …
The Bali Provincial Government has confirmed that they will be implementing stricter rules regarding the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory tourism tax was introduced on the 14th of February, 2024, but with over 60% of tourists failing to pay their way, leaders want to crack down on tourists dodging the IDR 150,000 fee. Speaking …
Tourists visiting Bali this festive season must pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The mandatory fee costs IDR 150,000 per person and applies to children. The Bali Tourism Office has just completed a round of spot checks on tourists, and more are expected during the festive season. On Wednesday, 4th December, officers from the …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Office wants to find new ways to help prevent tourists from dodging the mandatory Bali Tourism Tax Levy. Introduced back in February this year, most recent figures suggest that upwards of 60% of all international arrivals have been failing to pay their way. Over the last few months, leaders …
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect since 14 February 2024. Despite over 4.5 million international tourists visiting the province in the year to date, the vast majority have not paid their fees. The IDR 150,000 fee applies to all international tourists, short-stay business visitors, and socio-cultural visitors to the province. With figures …