The government is committed to supporting the development of the health tourism sector, including by providing special access to certain medicines used in internationally recognized hospitals and mentoring herbal MSMEs in tourist villages.
The Ministry of Tourism is focusing the development of the tourism sector through Event by Indonesia and tourism villages programs in 2026 to encourage inclusive growth and equitable development.
The Ministry of Tourism announced that the 12th Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 will be held on June 13–15, 2026, in the waters of the InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Bay, Bali.
Vice Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa stated that women play a strategic role as a key pillar in maintaining resilience and driving growth in the national tourism sector.
Deputy Minister Ni Luh Puspa coordinates with Kemlu over South Korea’s Bali travel warning. Read the government's response to keep tourism growing in 2026.
The Ministry of Tourism has prepared several tour packages to welcome the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday to further boost public mobility during this period, which has the potential to stimulate tourist movement and economic growth in various regions.
The Ministry of Tourism emphasized the importance of tourism operators consistently implementing cleanliness, health, safety, and environmental sustainability (CHSE) protocols to prevent the spread of influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, also known as superflu.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana called domestic tourists the strength of Indonesia's tourism sector.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana revealed that Human Resources in the tourism sector is still among the favorites and highly sought after by the industry.
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana are exploring strategic collaborations related to natural resource conservation, sustainable tourism development, and traveler safety, particularly at natural tourist destinations.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that cultural richness plays a role in shaping Indonesia's positive image to the world.
The Ministry of Tourism has summoned promoter Mecimapro following the chaotic South Korean band’s DAY6 concert in Jakarta earlier in May. Learn more.
