More Countries Seek Digital Nomads Who’ll Be Invested in Local Communities
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Can nomad visas change the storytelling about beach and party destinations enough to attract long-term and culturally respectful visitors? We are about to find out.
Dozens of destinations worldwide are targeting members of the burgeoning digital nomad market with perks such as payments to relocate and exemptions from local income taxes.
But governments view appealing to these workers as more than just a way to increase visitor arrival numbers. Destinations increasingly see digital nomads as travelers who will be more invested in the well-being of local communities as well as a group of visitors with large spending power.
Indonesia is one of those locations, having unveiled plans for a special five-year visa for remote workers. Its Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno cites digital nomads as a key part of its strategy to veer away from being primarily a beach destination.
