Bali mulls Airbnb ban to put a lid on revenue leak, overtourism - South China Morning Post
Summary
Bali is considering an Airbnb ban to address revenue leakage and overtourism, potentially impacting short-term rental hosts in the region. This proposed ban highlights growing concerns about the negative effects of the STR market on local communities and government finances. Hosts should monitor local regulations.
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