Is tourism bad for Bali?

Bali Inbound Tourism: Arrivals from 2010-2019 Bali, Indonesia’s most-visited island, has suffered the effects of over-tourism in the last few years. This has caused a surge in traffic, an overabundance of trash, and a water scarcity issue.

How important is tourism in Bali?

Tourism contributes 4.1 percent to Indonesia’€™s GDP and employs 6.9 percent of the workforce. Tourism provides much needed jobs and growth, and is therefore strongly encouraged by the Balinese and national government. The Indonesian government has gone to great lengths to push the Indonesian tourism industry forward.

Are there any restrictions on travel to Bali?

Current Travel Restrictions and Immigration Policies Bali – Indonesia Indonesian Borders are closed for tourism. However, visitors with Single-Entry Business Visas 211, can currently enter Indonesian citizens from abroad, Holders of Diplomatic Visa, Duty Visa for Ministerial Level, KITAS and KITAP are also allowed to enter Indonesia.

Why is Bali so popular with tourists?

Because many tourists to Bali are in ‘holiday mode’, they’ll often spend a sizable amount on food, drinks, and shopping. When spent in the right places, this helps the individuals who run the restaurants, guesthouses cafes, etc. Furthermore, as their money is often spent within Bali it strengthens the economy of the island and Indonesia as a whole.

How has tourism affected human trafficking in Bali?

Tourism has also introduced some less than desirable qualities to Bali – prostitution, and subsequently, human trafficking is on the rise. The introduction of tourists has also seen the introduction of drugs, which have the death penalty for in Indonesia. You can learn more about these issues – and how to help to prevent them – at Dark Bali.

What are the drug laws in Bali?

Bali’s drug laws are very strict and should not be trifled with. Indonesian Law No. 35/2009 lays down harsh penalties for drug users caught with Group 1 drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. You can get life imprisonment for possession or the death penalty if you’ve been convicted of trafficking in drugs.