Bali's governor says there will be no checking of visitors' marital status when they arrive at accommodation on the island.
abc.net.au/news/bali-governor-ban-on-sex-outside-marriage-not-affect-tourists/101762626Visitors to Bali will not be at risk of criminalisation under new Indonesian laws that outlaw sex outside marriage, according the island governor.
Those who "visit or live in Bali would not need to worry with regard to the entry into force of the Indonesian criminal code," he said. Bali's government would ensure "there will be no checking on marital status upon check-in at any tourism accommodation, such as hotels, villas, apartments, guest houses, lodges and spas," Mr Wayan said.
Mr Wayan also rejected what he said were "hoax" reports of flights and hotel room bookings being cancelled. He said data from travel agents, tour and accommodation operators, and airlines showed the number of expected visitors had increased from December 2022 to March 2023.
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