The Bali Provincial Government, through the Department of Tourism, once again conducted monitoring and checks on the collection of fees from foreign tourists at one of Bali's tourism icons, Goa Gajah, Gianyar. The levy of Rp150,000 per person not only aims to optimize revenue but also to support the preservation of Bali's culture and nature. In the latest monitoring conducted at Goa Gajah, most foreign tourists have paid the Foreign Tourist Levy. However, some cases were found where some tourists have not complied with this obligation. According to the Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, since its implementation, the number of foreign tourists who have paid the Foreign Tourist Levy has reached 425,011 people, with a total revenue of over Rp67 billion. Goa Gajah was chosen as one of the monitoring points due to its high popularity among foreign tourists. This levy not only provides financial benefits but also directly contributes to regional income. On average, 5-6 thousand foreign tourists pay the Foreign Tourist Levy daily, which then becomes an important contribution to the regional treasury. Furthermore, the Bali Provincial Government expects an increase in Foreign Tourist Levy in line with various international tourism agendas held in Bali, such as the World Water Forum (WWF) and Women Tourism Asia Pacific. In this regard, coordination with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the Indonesian Embassy, is crucial in socializing this obligation to foreign tourists. Even during the visa application process, tourists are reminded of the importance of paying the Foreign Tourist Levy before visiting Bali. All tourism stakeholders, including travel agencies, hotels, and tour guides, are asked to support this program by reminding tourists before they arrive in Bali. Checks will also continue to be carried out at various points, including airports and tourist attractions, to ensure tourist compliance. The Head of the Destination Department of the Gianyar Tourism Office, I Gusti Ngurah Susatia Putera, stated that tourist visits to Goa Gajah reach 1000 people per day, with the majority coming from Europe. Although experiencing a decline during the low season, tourist visits have begun to return to normal, especially due to European tourists' interest in enjoying Bali's cultural richness. With regular monitoring and levy collection, it is hoped that Bali's tourism will continue to be a source of pride and provide sustainable benefits to the local community and the environment.

In response to Bali Provincial Regulation Number 6 of 2023 Regarding Levies for Foreign Tourists for the Protection of Balinese Culture and Environment and Bali Governor Regulation Number 2 of 2024 Regarding Procedures for Payment of Levies for Foreign Tourists, the Bali Government Tourism Office conducted monitoring of tourists at the Uluwatu Tourist Attraction in Badung on Tuesday (3/26) afternoon. Tjok Bagus Pemayun, the Head of the Bali Government Tourism Office who directly led this monitoring, stated that this activity is part of both monitoring and socialization regarding the levy program for foreign tourists, which has been in effect since February 14, 2024. Such monitoring will be routinely carried out in tourist destinations. According to him, there are still foreign tourists who are unaware of the foreign tourist levy policy.   "In terms of regulation, monitoring or checking of levy vouchers is not only conducted at airports but also implemented in tourist destinations, accommodations, and other places visited by foreign tourists. Not all foreign tourists are aware that Bali has implemented this foreign tourist levy. We realize that the socialization efforts we have made so far have been insufficient, and we will intensify our socialization activities by disseminating information about this Foreign Tourist Levy on social media and collaborating with tourism stakeholders to help spread the information about Foreign Tourist Levy to their guests and clients" he explained.   For this reason, Tjok Pemayun admitted that the Bali provincial tourism office would continue to socialize, the response of foreign tourists was considered very good to this foreign tourist levy policy. "They welcome this policy, but it must be transparent and its use must be clear. We have conveyed that it will be used for environmental conservation and the strengthening of Balinese culture," he added. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Indonesian Recreation Park Business Association (PUTRI) I Gusti Ayu Agung Inda Trimafo Yudha also welcomed the foreign tourist levy policy. She said, she was ready to support and succeed the policy which she said was very good. “We welcome this policy and are ready to help the government, especially to assist the levy officers in carrying out their duties in the field. We must provide good services and explanations to tourists, do not let them be uncomfortable, we hope that the funds collected can also be used for the tourism sector in addition to the environment and culture,” She said. Chairman of the Bali Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) Ida Bagus Agung Parta Adnyana also said that he would continue to oversee the foreign tourist levy policy so as not to cause new problems in the tourism industry in the future. “We will definitely continue to guard, not to cause new problems in the tourism industry. The funds that have been collected at this time may be used immediately. Of course, I hope that the funds that have entered can also be returned for the tourism sector,” explained Gus Agung, the nickname of this Sanur tourism figure. Also present on this occasion were, the Manager of Tourist destination Management of the Outer Area of Uluwatu temple, Wayan Wijana Manager, Civil Service Police Unit of Bali Province, Civil Service Police Unit of Badung Regency, Indonesian Tourist Association (HPI) Bali, Association of The Indonesian Tours And Travel Agencies (ASITA) Bali.