They ban the construction of houses and hotels in order to improve the quality of tourism
The measure aims to preserve Bali's agricultureNov 24, 2024 09:21161
Milena BogdanovaAuthor at Fakti.bgIndonesia plans to stop the construction of hotels, nightclubs and villas in the popular resort of Bali.
The measure is taken with the aim of reducing traffic jams, over-building and preserving agricultural land against the backdrop of growing tourism.
A ban has been imposed in four busy areas of the island: Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan.
A ban has been imposed in four busy areas of the island: Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan.
The moratorium can last up to 10 years, but the government will have the final say.
It will be aimed at combating the excessive development of the island for commercial purposes, mainly the construction of hotels, villas and beach clubs.
The number of foreign tourists to Bali has increased since the island reopened to tourists after the poronachirusa pandemic.
The number of foreign tourists to Bali has increased since the island reopened to tourists after the poronachirusa pandemic.
According to government data, 3.89 million foreign travelers visited Bali from January to July 2024. compared to 2.9 million in the same period last year. Bali is home to around 4.4 million permanent residents.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said the government has agreed to a construction moratorium policy that is being developed.
The government is finalizing policies to address potential over-building that could create unsafe and inhospitable conditions.
Krishna Dinata, executive director of the Bali branch of environmental group Walhi, said discussions about a moratorium on the construction of hotels and villas in Bali should have started long ago.
"Bali is too built up at the moment,”, he said. Tourism has taken a significant toll on Bali. The clearest indicator of this is that many green spaces have already been converted into buildings.
Last year there were 541 operating hotels in Bali, up from 249 10 years ago.
Stopping the construction of new hotels and villas will be an important step towards protecting Bali's ecological landscape, but must also be accompanied by efforts to restore the damaged environment and comply with strict environmental regulations.
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said the government has agreed to a construction moratorium policy that is being developed.
The government is finalizing policies to address potential over-building that could create unsafe and inhospitable conditions.
Krishna Dinata, executive director of the Bali branch of environmental group Walhi, said discussions about a moratorium on the construction of hotels and villas in Bali should have started long ago.
"Bali is too built up at the moment,”, he said. Tourism has taken a significant toll on Bali. The clearest indicator of this is that many green spaces have already been converted into buildings.
Last year there were 541 operating hotels in Bali, up from 249 10 years ago.
Stopping the construction of new hotels and villas will be an important step towards protecting Bali's ecological landscape, but must also be accompanied by efforts to restore the damaged environment and comply with strict environmental regulations.
The recent article above in a European news magazine highlighted the government's decision possibly stop issuing permits for new hotels and villas in Bali.
As a 22-year Bali villa developer, we welcome this move.
Over the past decade, unchecked development has led to a dramatic increase in traffic and environmental problems.
This has been fueled in part by an influx of Eastern European investors promising unrealistic returns, often constructing buildings with questionable oversight.
It wouldn't surprise us if some of this involved money laundering.
While the ban isn't officially confirmed, my sources indicate that several areas have stopped issuing building permits.
This means projects like our own small luxury retirement complex might be among the last built for a while.
This pause in construction will hopefully give Bali a chance to improve its infrastructure, particularly roads and waste management.
It may also lead to a decrease in speculative development and the departure of some recent arrivals who were drawn by the promise of quick profits.
We have never been comfortable with the "guaranteed profit" schemes offered by some newcomers.
Real estate investment always carries risk, and ethical developers should be upfront about that.
We support the government's efforts to control development, especially for tourist accommodations.
However, we are not convinced that restricting housing for locals is necessary.
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