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Bali plans tourist tax to fund environmental restoration

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Georg Matthes in Bali, Indonesia
August 5, 2024

Authorities in Bali have introduced a visitor tax to fund preservation and research projects. Mass tourism has put an immense strain on the island's ecosystems.

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