Bali is facing one of its biggest structural tourism shifts yet, as provincial authorities move toward tighter enforcement — and possible ban — of unlicensed short-term rentals, including properties operating on Airbnb.
The push comes amid rising frustration from regulators and licensed hospitality operators, many of whom say the island’s accommodations market has become distorted by thousands of tax- and license-free listings.
According to early 2025 industry reporting, more than 39,000 Airbnb listings were operating without the required tourism business permits, enabling illegal operators to bypass taxes and avoid local compliance requirements. Officials argue this regulatory gap weakens community benefits from tourism and creates unfair pricing pressure.
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