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It is also an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads thanks to relatively low

living costs and easy visa processes. The destination now has more than 541 hotels, up

from 507 in 2019 with more openings on the horizon including the soon-to-launch

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort and luxury river resort Sudamala Ubud.

The westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali accounts for a large share of

Indonesia’s foreign visitors – with some 2.9 million arriving in the first half of this year,

according to the country's statistics bureau. While these tourists bring revenue, the island

is in danger of becoming overpopulated, tourism minister Sandiaga Uno said last month.

Earlier this year, a tourism levy was introduced to help fund the protection of future

natural landscapes. Rolled out in February, it is priced at a mandatory 150,000 Indonesian
rupiahs ($9.56) and applies to all foreign visitors heading to the island.

Air Astana's winter flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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