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1. Bali fumes at frugal tourists who spend time but less money
Locals in the Indonesian holiday hotspot of Bali have urged authorities to filter out cost-conscious travellers who spend more time but less money on the island, in a shift towards quality tourism.
2. ‘Can’t allow this to continue’: Japan’s tax-free tourist shopping under fire
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