Bali Won't Go Ahead With Hotel Building Ban

Newly re-elected Bali Governor Wayan Koster has decided to abandon the proposed moratorium on building new hotels and villas. Instead, he has pledged stricter regulations to manage the growth of tourism accommodations.

“There is no need for a moratorium. What’s needed is stricter control,” Koster said at a recent press conference in Seminyak.

The proposed ban had been rooted in concerns about overtourism and environmental degradation. Bali’s rapid development has transformed areas like Cemagi, North Kuta, where rice fields have given way to buildings.

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Former officials had proposed a temporary halt on new construction in key resort areas such as Canggu, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua to preserve Bali’s landscapes and assess its carrying capacity for sustainable tourism. The moratorium had support from the Bali Tourism Board, emphasizing the need to regulate tourism infrastructure and protect the environment.

Ban Alternative: Stricter Regulations

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