‘Island of gods’ holiday hotspot in crisis as country fights against overtourism | World | News

'Island of gods' holiday hotspot in crisis as country fights against overtourism | World | News

A holiday hotspot could be about to turn on tourists over fears one of its most popular destinations could be overwhelmed. Indonesia has announced that it could introduce a ban on the construction of tourism paraphernalia such as hotels and beach clubs on the island of Bali because of the high number of visitors. The … Read more

Indonesia Launches Initiative To Combat Overtourism In Bali, Promotes North Bali And Beyond

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Aug 12 (Bernama) — The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has intensified its efforts to promote a more balanced distribution of tourists across Bali due to concerns over overcrowding in the holiday island’s southern regions, which has led to overtourism. During the first half of 2024, Bali welcomed … Read more