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        "id": 1588906,
        "msgid": "conflict-erupts-middle-eastern-tourists-in-bali-stay-longer-in-luxury-hotels-1772679535",
        "date": "2026-03-05 09:00:00",
        "title": "Conflict Erupts; Middle Eastern Tourists in Bali Stay Longer in Luxury Hotels",
        "author": "Wahyu Adityo Prodjo",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Flight disruptions linked to the US\u2013Israel\u2013Iran conflict have stranded Middle Eastern travellers in Bali, prompting overstays in luxury hotels. About seven per cent of Bali's foreign visitors are from the Middle East, who typically stay for a week in four- or five-star properties, often with substantial expenditure. The government has waived immigration fees for overstays during this period, and travellers are advised to coordinate with airlines for updated schedules and hotel compensation.",
        "content": "<p>Conflict between the United States (US)\u2013Israel and Iran has led to\nthousands of flight cancellations, including routes from the Middle East\nto Bali and back. Tourists from Middle Eastern countries, including\nQatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), cannot travel to Bali\nfor the time being, and likewise Middle Eastern tourists who are in Bali\ncannot return to their countries. This situation forces Middle Eastern\ntourists in Bali to stay longer in Bali (overstay), as stated by I Gusti\nAgung Rai Suryawijaya (ARS), Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and\nRestaurant Association (PHRI) Bali, to Kompas.com on Wednesday 4 March\n2026. \u201cIf they were supposed to depart yesterday, but because they are\nstranded, they end up overstaying. Some have overstayed,\u201d he added. From\nthe total number of foreign tourists in Bali, around seven percent are\nfrom Middle Eastern countries. They typically stay in Bali\u2019s luxury\nfour- to five-star hotels for a week with significant expenditure. \u201cThey\nare also, of course, well-behaved people and those who are wealthy who\ncome here,\u201d ARS said. European and Middle Eastern tourists affected by\nthe conflict are advised to contact airlines directly to determine the\nlatest departure schedules, as well as hotel compensation. Jovan, a\nSerbian national and Emirates passenger, said he remained calm despite\nhis flight being delayed. Jovan chose to lengthen his holiday in Bali\nwhile waiting for a definite schedule. He also appreciated the airline\nfor providing hotel accommodation as compensation. The Indonesian\ngovernment has also taken part in the incident. Since 1 March 2026, the\nDirectorate General of Immigration issued Director General of\nImmigration Letter No.\u00a0IMI-GR.01.01-133 implementing a zero rupiah fee.\n\u201cUsually overstays incur a Rp 1 million per day fine. Well, now it\u2019s\ngiven for free while reporting that you are still stranded at Ngurah Rai\nInternational Airport Bali,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/conflict-erupts-middle-eastern-tourists-in-bali-stay-longer-in-luxury-hotels-1772679535",
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