Tourism operators and other tourism stakeholders are boycotting activities (a.k.a. striking) in Menjangan island (including transportation to the island) in response to a proposed trial to increase the price of admission to West Bali National Park, initiated by the Ministry of Forestry and the Environment, Tribun Bali reports.
The ticket was previously priced at IR 20 thousand, but will be increased to IR 200 thousand for two months as a trial. However, tour operators and parties involved in tour activities around Menjangan and the Buleleng region are less than thrilled.
In a forum for tourism stakeholders of Buleleng, the vice-chairman expressed his worry that the increase in price will discourage visitors from visiting Menjangan, resulting in significantly less revenue for tour operators and other parties involved in the tour business.
The vice-chairman told Tribun Bali that if the government doesn’t cancel its plans, they would boycott all activities to Menjangan Island, including religious activities.
“There is no excuse for the government not to help us. Tour operators and stakeholders are Buleleng citizens and any earnings they get will also help the government”, he concluded.
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