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Indonesia Rejects Airbnb Ban, Eyes Regulation Instead

12/11/2025

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Indonesia will not ban Airbnb.
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster proposed the ban to address more than 2,000 unlicensed hotels harming the local economy.
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism says it supports regulating online travel platforms rather than banning them.
Analysts warn that banning Airbnb alone will not resolve deeper problems like weak enforcement and foreign subletting.

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Story summary

Indonesia will not ban Airbnb.
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster proposed the ban to address more than 2,000 unlicensed hotels harming the local economy.
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism says it supports regulating online travel platforms rather than banning them.
Analysts warn that banning Airbnb alone will not resolve deeper problems like weak enforcement and foreign subletting.