Bali to impose US$10 tourist e-tax from 2024 to preserve culture

Tourist-dependent Bali is trying to capitalise on its popularity to boost its coffers and protect its tropical allure. - AFP

JAKARTA (AFP): The Indonesian resort haven of Bali will impose a 150,000 rupiah (us$10) tax on tourists entering the 'Island of Gods' from next year to preserve its culture, officials said Wednesday (July 12).

Tourist-dependent Bali attracts millions of foreign visitors annually and the beach-dotted island is trying to capitalise on its popularity to boost its coffers and protect its tropical allure.