As Bali faces the growing challenges of overtourism, local leaders are drawing inspiration from other destinations like Bruges, Belgium, which has implemented new regulations to curb short-term rentals and hotel development. Bali is exploring similar strategies, including a new tourism tax and infrastructure projects, to promote sustainable tourism and protect its unique cultural and natural heritage.
Bruges, a popular European city break destination, has introduced a tourism ban in response to record-breaking visitor numbers and concerns over overcrowding. The city has implemented measures like prohibiting new hotel construction, freezing holiday home permits, and limiting cruise ship arrivals to manage the influx of tourists and protect the quality of life for residents.
