Indonesia’s tourism sector shows robust growth through September 2026 Jakarta, 10 November 2026 – The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) reported that Indonesia’s tourism industry has continued to expand and remain resilient up to September 2026. The data, presented in the Ministry’s Monthly Performance Report, highlight increases in international visitor arrivals, domestic travel, hotel occupancy, and tourism‑related economic activity. ### International visitor arrivals From January to September 2026, foreign visitors (wisman) totaled 12.01 million, a 5.01 % rise over the same period in 2025. In September alone, arrivals reached 1.43 million, up 2.31 % from September 2025. The Ministry noted that the eruption of Anak Krakatau in early September temporarily disrupted domestic flights, but rapid mitigation measures limited the impact on visitor numbers. Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said, “Di tengah berbagai dinamika global dan tantangan di dalam negeri, sektor pariwisata terus tumbuh. Semakin berkualitas, dan memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi perekonomian nasional.” She added that market diversification is paying off: the Middle East grew 2.33 %, Europe contracted 4.27 %, other Asian markets rose 9.51 %, Oceania increased 7.51 %, and Southeast Asia grew 5.81 %. ### Visitor spending The average spending per arrival (ASPA) for the third quarter of 2026 was USD 1,374 (≈ Rp 23.52 million). Cumulatively from January to September, ASPA reached USD 1,336 (≈ Rp 22.36 million), up 6.18 % from the previous year. The higher per‑visit spend indicates a growing economic contribution from each foreign visitor. ### Domestic tourism Domestic travel (wisnus) also grew. From January to September, there were 938.84 million trips, a 4.1 % increase year‑on‑year. September alone saw 96.69 million trips, up 2.47 % from September 2025. Minister Wardhana remarked, “Angka ini menunjukkan bahwa pasar domestik tetap menjadi kekuatan utama pariwisata Indonesia.” ### Hotel occupancy Star‑rated hotel occupancy in September reached 51.78 %, a 1.62‑percentage‑point rise over the same month in 2025. Cumulatively, occupancy for the first nine months of 2026 was 49.81 %, up 2.23 percentage points from the previous year. ### Economic impact According to Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the country’s gross domestic product grew 5.47 % in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Tourism‑related sectors contributed significantly to this growth: accommodation and food & beverage services grew 11.22 %, other services 8.32 %, transport and warehousing 8.03 %, and corporate services 6.77 %. Together, these four sectors added 1.07 percentage points to national economic growth. Minister Wardhana concluded, “Sederet pertumbuhan ini turut menggerakkan berbagai sektor usaha. Mulai dari akomodasi, kuliner, transportasi, hingga industri kreatif dan UMKM.” The Ministry’s report underscores the continued importance of tourism to Indonesia’s economy and the sector’s resilience amid global and domestic challenges.
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