India, April 9 -- As destinations push back against overtourism and cultural disrespect, tourists must learn to travel with awareness, empathy, and responsibility.

In March 2025, the Indonesian island of Bali introduced a "tourist task force" to monitor bad behaviour among visitors, especially in sacred and ecologically sensitive areas. The move comes after a series of viral incidents involving tourists climbing sacred trees, posing inappropriately at temples, and disrespecting local norms.

The new regulations state that tourists must dress and behave appropriately at religious sites, restaurants, shopping areas, and public roads. Visitors are also prohibited from swearing, causing disturbances, or disrespecting locals, officials, or ot...