Speaking on September 17, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, affirmed that tourists who cause trouble will be deported. Illegal acts such as drug use and public nudity will "not be tolerated".
Mr Pandjaitan said the campaign would not affect Bali's economy, which relies heavily on tourism.
"The crackdown is aimed at attracting quality tourists who respect local culture and customs," Mr. Pandjaitan stressed.
Bali has recently been dealing with a series of cases of foreign tourists violating the code of conduct. In the first eight months of this year, 157 foreigners were deported and another 194 are being held pending deportation for violating the conditions of their stay.
With its idyllic beaches and stunning natural landscapes, Bali continues to be Indonesia's top international tourist destination. In the first 7 months of 2024, this "paradise" island welcomed nearly 3.89 million visitors.
Local authorities have issued many recommendations and measures to protect culture and environment from disrespectful behavior from some tourists.
In June, the Bali tourism board issued a request for visitors to dress modestly when visiting religious sites, avoid polluting places of spiritual worship and not climb sacred trees.
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In addition, Bali has deployed a tourist police force to assist and monitor tourists, and imposed a tax of 10 USD (more than 246,000 VND) per visitor to serve the preservation of culture and the environment.
Most recently, on September 9, Bali authorities announced that they are considering suspending the construction of new hotels, villas, and nightclubs in some areas of the island to limit the overexploitation of land for tourism.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dao-thien-duong-manh-tay-voi-nhung-du-khach-gay-roi-va-thich-lam-lo-2324875.html
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