The Jakarta Post says that for now, there'll be no new hotels on Bali.
"In an effort to protect the resort island's natural environment, the
Bali provincial administration has decided to stop issuing official
recommendations for the construction of new hotels, villas or homestays," according to the article.
"This policy was introduced as part of our efforts to protect the
environment from potential damages," head of the Bali Provincial
Development Planning Board (Bappeda), Nengah Suarca" told the press.
But, "The moratorium is temporary, he added."
(Photo is from the absolutely lovely Amankila Resort, near the village of Manggis in East Bali and far from the crowds of Denpasar. See more photos of Bali and Indonesia in the Indonesia Gallery at EarthPhotos.com.)
