Earlier this month, the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, announced that he will be introducing a new tourism tax in 2024. The tax will be used to protect and promote Balinese culture and the environment, though the Governor has not yet given a specific breakdown of proposed spending. Now government officials are sharing their views …
Tourism Tax
Bai’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently announced a new tourism tax that is set to be introduced in mid-2024. The news has triggered a mixed reaction from politicians, local leaders, and tourists. The Indonesian Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment has shared how he wants to see the tax revenue spent. Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has recently confirmed that his government will be proceeding with bringing a mandatory tourism tax into provincial law. The move has triggered a mixed bag of feelings in Bali lovers, but tourists are being assured that tax spending will be transparent. On the 12th of July, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced …