“Overtourism” is something of a buzzword already this year. We were beckoned back to seaside resorts and old favourites in the aftermath of the pandemic, before being assailed with stories of crowded restaurants and attractions. In Amsterdam, a new directive asked hedonistic Britons to stay away. In places like Athens, anti-tourist graffiti campaigns are being waged by locals, with the aim of letting visitors know they are unwelcome.
Bali will tax visitors from February 14 to raise money to tackle its traffic and waste problems. It could drive tourists to Thailand instead. Bangkok is lowering tariffs on wine to entice more visitors.
Indonesia's holiday island of Bali has rolled out its new tourist tax as part of an effort to tackle the region's biggest problems - traffic and rubbish. As of February 14, 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (about $9) are now due, in addition to the 500,000 rupiah ($31) for a 30-day visa. The tourism tax applies to everyone without exception, including children. Those who make a side trip to neighbouring islands such as the popular Gili Islands, Lombok or Java have to pay again on their return trip to B
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