Jayanty Nada Shofa, Heru Andriyanto, Jakarta – Indonesia's rich cultural heritage and vast natural beauty should make it Southeast Asia's top tourism destination, but the country contin

Jakarta – A Saudi has died and a local tourist is in critical condition after a jet ski accident off the coast of Pelabuhanratu, in Sukabumi regency, West Java, underscoring renewed con

Jamal Abdun Nashr, Jakarta – Central Java is planning to label Muslim-friendly hotels to bolster the growth of halal tourism, supported by worship facilities, and halal food products, a

Antara, Gianyar, Bali – The next time foreign travelers land in Bali, luggages and passports may not be the only things under scrutiny.

Chairul Fikri, Jakarta – Indonesia aims to record 16-17 million foreign tourist arrivals as the archipelagic country wants to ramp up the so-called "experience-based tourism".

Jakarta – Marine safety oversight at Indonesia's tourist destinations is under renewed scrutiny following a boat accident in Labuan Bajo last week that killed a Spanish tourist and left

Antara, Denpasar – Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the cancellation of New Year's Eve fireworks will not deter tourists, citing rising visitor arrivals even as the island scales back ce

Antara, Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster recently attributed the decline in the year-end domestic travelers to a shortage of planes.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – Foreign tourist arrivals are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, even as the sector shows steady post-pandemic recovery.

Ni Made Tasyarani, Jakarta – The Tourism Ministry has admitted that its ambition to spread tourist arrivals beyond Jakarta and Bali to 10 priority destinations, known as the "10 New Bal

Philip Jacobson, Dili, Timor-Leste – Whale tourism in Timor-Leste is booming.

Mila Novita, Jakarta – Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered the suspension of the construction of a glass elevator on the cliffs of Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia.

Salman Mardira, Jakarta – House Commission VII Deputy Chair Evita Nursanty on Thursday called on the government to rethink its visa policy for foreign visitors, warning that Indonesia r

Mila Novita, Jakarta – The construction of a glass elevator in Nusa Penida, Bali, has sparked controversy.

Jakarta – Indonesia's tourism sector recorded strong growth during the first year of President Prabowo Subianto's administration, with both foreign and domestic travel showing double-di

Indah Ayu Pujiastuti, Jakarta – Indonesia's tourism industry players have voiced frustration following the removal of the Indonesia Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), the country's um

Jakarta – Last week, our attention was drawn to Bali, but not for its natural beauty.

Indonesia will ban the construction of new hotels and restaurants built atop cleared rice fields and agricultural land on the popular resort island of Bali, after recent flash flooding

IGG Maha Adi, Jakarta – Bali began September with a deadly disaster.

Jakarta – The threat of environmental damage hangs over Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara.

Jakarta – There is something seriously wrong with the development of tourism in Bali. It has been carried out recklessly without any clear spatial planning controls.

Mila Novita, Jakarta – Bali, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, sprawling rice fields, and captivating cultural heritage, is increasingly disappointing

Putri Safira Pitaloka – The plan to build hundreds of villas on Padar Island, located within Komodo National Park, has sparked controversy.

Michael Neilson, Bali – "I can't believe this is happening," said Komang Agus, looking on in despair at his workplace of 16 years in the Bali tourist hotspot of Bingin, lying in fresh r

Mila Novita, Jakarta – Bali is seen as a tropical vacation spot with beaches, waterfalls, and temples for soul-searching.

Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta – UNESCO assessors have begun the revalidation process of Lake Toba in North Sumatra, as local authorities strive to maintain the site's Global Geopark status f

Antara, Jakarta – The Provincial Government of Bali has issued an instruction banning the issuance of permits for tourism facilities on productive land.

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – Following two consecutive accidents involving foreign hikers on Mount Rinjani's Pelawangan route towards Lake Segara Anak, Coordinating Minister of Politic

Jakarta – The safety standard of Indonesia's tourism industry has come under intense international scrutiny following the tragic death of Brazilian tourist Juliana De Souza Pereira Mari

Olena Wibisana, Yogyakarta – The Yogyakarta city government has launched designated smoking areas along Malioboro shopping street, the city's most visited destination.

Pribadi Wicaksono (Kontributor), Yogyakarta – Tourists and tourism business owners who dare to smoke in public areas on Malioboro Street, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, will face new sanctions

Antara, Denpasar – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has dismissed rumors of widespread layoffs in the island's tourism industry, claiming that the sector is currently experiencing a surge i

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's austerity measures have triggered severe and unintended consequences for the hospitality industry, leading to widespread financial distress.

Jakarta – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has formed a special task force to crack down on illegal foreign-owned businesses, following widespread permit violations by foreign investors tha

Iman Rahman Cahyadi, Heru Andriyanto, Mataram – The Indonesian government has lifted restrictions on regional governments holding meetings and events at hotels, a policy reversal that c

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia welcomed over 1.16 million foreign tourists in April 2025, marking an 18.26 percent increase from the previous month and a 9.15 percent rise com

Michelle Gabriela, Jakarta – Most business players in the hospitality and restaurant sector are under heavy pressure. This could potentially lead to layoffs of their employees.

Arnoldus Kristianus, Jakarta – Indonesia saw a decrease in foreign tourist arrivals in March 2025, with a total of 841,030 visits, marking a 5.63 percent decline from February 2025 and

Dede Adhitama, Cirebon, West Java – Hotels in Cirebon, West Java, could face mass layoffs within months as plummeting occupancy rates, driven by government budget cuts, continue to batt

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) on Wednesday blamed the government's ongoing austerity measures for the declining occupancy rates that h

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Chairperson of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Hariyadi B.S.

An Indonesian Catholic bishop has called on the authorities in one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations to prioritize environmental protection and welfare of people in tour

Yovanda Noni, Nusantara – The number of visitors to Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara, has seen a significant uptick during the Eid al-Fitr holiday season.

Dhini Oktavianti – A survey conducted by the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA) and Horwath HTL, involving 726 respondents from 717 hotels in 30 provinces, show as many

Jayanty Nada Shofa, Jakarta – Foreigners visiting Bali must pay a levy worth Rp 150,000 or around $9 to spend time in the tourist haven, according to the new rules set by the local gove

Michael Neilson, Jakarta – "I wonder what Bali used to be like?" is a common refrain heard on Indonesia's best-known holiday island.

Fuad Iqbal Abdullah, Nusantara – Hotel operators in Nusantara, the future national capital, have been facing lower occupancy rates since the government's efficiency measures, introduced

Hendro D Situmorang, Jakarta – The austerity measures imposed by President Prabowo Subianto on all ministries and state agencies could hamper Indonesia's efforts to attract foreign tour

Jakarta – The efforts to curb unchecked development and overtourism in Bali deserve our support and recognition.

Ananda Teresia and Stefanno Sulaiman, Jakarta – Indonesia has ordered property firm PT MNC Land to halt development of a Lido tourism project affiliated with US President Donald Trump o