Denpasar, Bali, April 26 -- The Bali Tourism Office stated that the main delegates or VVIP delegates of the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) will be exempted from Bali's foreign tourist levy.

"There are several delegates who are exempted. Even if they submit several names, we will verify them first," Head of the Bali Tourism Office Tjok Bagus Pemayun remarked here on Friday.

Since February 14, 2024, the Bali government has implemented Bali Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2023 on Foreign Tourist Levy for the Conservation of Bali's Culture and Nature.

Under the regulation, foreign tourists are subject to Rp150 thousand (around US$9.25) for every visit to Bali. The policy also applies to delegates of the 10th WWF, scheduled to be held in Bali...