Indonesia's Bali considering increasing Tourism tax levy to deter 'low-class foreign tourists'

[HS-TQE]

Bali Council is looking at increasing the $15USD (150,000 rupiah) Tourist Tax to $70 USD in an attempt to deter 'low-class' foreign tourists e.g "Bogans" from visiting Bali, and to increase the 'quality' of tourists (e.g Getting more Medium/High Yield Leisure Tourists than the current amount of Low Yield/Budget Tourists).

Is Bali sick of misbehaving tourists? Official push for higher tax to attract 'higher quality' visitors - Travel Weekly

Do a quick Google search of Australian or British tourists in Bali and the results aren't flattering. Just yesterday images of a smashed Balinese shopfront were broadcast across the world after an Australian man allegedly smashed up the store in a case of mistaken identity.

travelweekly.com.au

Alternate (Paywall) Source: (i.e the 'Low Class Foreign Tourist' headline) Will Bali adopt Bhutan-style tax to deter ‘low-class foreign tourists’?

 

[kpc]

Even more reason never to return to Bali

 

[JohnK]

Thailand is going through something similar at the moment after trying to increase tourist numbers without concern for quality of tourists.

 

[SCM]

I've never been to Bali, but isn't the whole point that it's a cheap summery-weather resort? If they make it expensive, what is the point to go there? I can just go to the local beach here...