A few bitesize news stories and tourism developments making the headlines in Indonesia in recent weeks:
Indonesia exceeds 2025 tourism target with 15.39 million visitors
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has stated that Indonesia recorded 15.39 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, surpassing the government’s target of 14–15 million. “With an actual achievement of 15.39 million, we have exceeded our target and performed better than our previous projections,” she said during a meeting with Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on 2 February.
(source: ANTARA News)
Indonesia targets $16 billion in tourism investment as sector hits new peaks
Indonesia is seeking to attract US$16 billion in tourism investment as the sector rebounds strongly, with the government positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and regional development beyond traditional hubs like Bali and Jakarta. The push aligns with projections that tourism’s contribution to GDP will rise from about 4.8% in 2023 to 5.3% by 2034, reflecting sustained recovery and expansion into cultural, adventure, and ecotourism markets.
(source: Travel Daily Media)
A new era for the ‘Umrah Plus’ pilgrimage and spiritual tourism
The cultural landscape of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan’s administrative heart, recently hosted a significant diplomatic and tourism-focused assembly. In an event reported by the Dunyo news agency, Uzbekistan’s vast tourism potential was showcased to a diverse audience of regional leaders, travel industry experts, and media practitioners. This gathering was organised to promote a better understanding of the Central Asian country’s offerings, particularly among a demographic that has deep spiritual and historical ties to the Uzbek people.
(source: Travel and Tour World)
Foreign investment boosts tourism in Central Lombok
The investment climate in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), has received a significant boost early this year as two foreign investors from Morocco and Australia have committed to developing major tourism accommodations in the region. The entry of these investors is seen as a “breath of fresh air” for the local economy, signalling continued international confidence in Lombok as a premier destination for hospitality and infrastructure development.
(source: RRI.co.id)
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