Bali to ban new hotels
Indonesia to suspend construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in parts of Bali to address overdevelopment concerns
The moratorium is an effort by the government to revamp Bali's tourism industry to improve quality and employment while protecting the island's indigenous culture.
Key takeaways
- The moratorium could last up to 10 years;
- Bali Airport recorded 2.9 million international arrivals in the first half of the year, accounting for 65% of Indonesia's total foreign arrivals by air;
- The number of hotels in Bali increased from 507 last year to 541 in 2019.