Bali tourism head rejects casino idea


Domestic and foreign tourists pack an amphitheater situated atop the cliffs of Uluwati to watch a performance of Bali’s iconic Kecak Dance on April 11, 2024. - Photo: Antara file

JAKARTA: The head of the Bali Tourism Office has rejected an idea to build an international-standard casino in the island province, put forward by a local business group.

Bali tourism head Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun has nipped the idea in the bud saying that a casino ran counter to Balinese culture that formed the basis of the province’s tourism industry.

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