The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) emphasised that information and outreach regarding the IDR 150,000 (US$10) retribution fee on foreign tourists in Bali are well and continuously carried out to make sure that the policy is well publicised.
“So that these aims and objectives can be accepted and become one of the foundations for continuing to increase tourism in Bali,” Menparekraf said in an official statement issued Tuesday in Jakarta.
Sandiaga also stated that his ministry will fully support the narrative that tourism in Bali is geared towards quality, culture, dignity, and sustainability.
Meanwhile, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster explained that the Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov) is required by Law (UU) Number 15 of 2023 concerning the Province of Bali to implement a retribution fee policy on foreign tourists.
Furthermore, this is governed by Bali Province Regional Regulation (Perda) Number 6 of 2023, which addresses Fees for Foreign Tourists to Protect Bali’s Culture and Natural Environment.
The IDR 150,000 foreign tourist retribution fee, according to Koster, will be used to protect and promote Balinese culture, including Balinese customs, traditions, arts, culture, and local wisdom, in order to maintain Bali’s spiritual nature.
The Bali government believes this fund can be used to protect Bali’s natural environment in a comprehensive and sustainable manner, implementing culture-based, quality, and dignified Bali Tourism governance.
Then, while foreign tourists are in Bali, ensure cleanliness, order, comfort, and security, and improve comprehensive, integrated, and up-to-date Balinese Cultural Tourism information services.
This foreign tourist retribution fee is also intended to cater for disaster relief and the development of high-quality public transport infrastructure and facilities.
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