Visiting Visitor Tembus 12 million, Indonesian tourism 4.03 Percent against GDB

El John News, Jakarta - The Indonesian tourism continued to show positive vigor until September 2026. Increasing the number of mancanegara tourists, high-mobility tourists nusantara as the spending of travelers becomes indicators that these sectors remain growing in the midst of economic uncertainty and global geopolitical dynamics.

Not only from visiting, tourism contributions to the national economy are becoming visible. Travel travel activities encourage the growth of various venture sectors, from hospitality, culinary, transportation, to creative industry and micro, small, and medium UMKM).

The Minister of Widiyanti's Princess Wardhana assesses the development of the progress of the national tourism industry in the face of various challenges.

"Amidst various global dynamics and challenges in the country, the tourism sector continues to grow, getting more and more qualified, and contributing to the national economy, "said Widiyanti while conveying the Labor Report Kementerian Pariwisata (Kemenpar) in Jakarta Sunday (8 / 11 / 2026).

Data Kemenpar it shows that the number of visitors from Manhattan to September 2026 to 12.01 million visits. It's up 5.01 percent compared to the same period in 2025.

In September 2026 alone, the number of whiskey visits was 1.43 million, or growing 2.31 percent compared to the previous September.

It was said to be important because it took place when the flight sector faced a disruption caused by the Krakatau Mountain eruption in early September. The incident affected flight operations at eight airports and affected more than 454 thousand passengers.

However, through fast mitigation steps, the impact of the disturbance was successfully minimized so it did not inhibit the movement of the tourists more widely.

From the country side of tourists, market diversification became one of the strategies that starts to show results. A visit from the Middle East still grows at 2.33 percent, whereas the European market has a 4.27 percent contraction.

Meanwhile, the other Asian markets record the growth of 9.51 percent, following Oseania for 7.51 percent and Southeast Asia 5.81 percent. The trend difference suggests that tourist market reinforcement needs to be continued in order for Indonesia to have more diverse visitors.

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The quality of the growth of tourism is also seen by rising foreign tourists while in Indonesia.

Average spending of whiskey per visit or Average Spending per Arrival (ASPA) on a quarter III 2026 to 1,374 dollars AS equivalent Rp23.52 million. That number goes up 5.95 percent compared to the previous year.

If you count cumulative from January to September 2026, ASPA is up to 1,336 dollars AS or Rp22.36 million, growing 6.18 percent.

This increase in spending becomes a signal that the economic value produced from any arrival of foreign tourists is growing. That is, the success of tourism is not just measured by the number of tourists that come along, but also from the magnitude of the economic benefits that they produce during the course of the visit.

On the other hand, the domestic market remains the main force of the Indonesian tourism industry. All through January until September 2026, travel tourists nusantara (2007) reaching 988.84 million trips or increasing 4.1 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

Special September 2026, the number of Wiwinnus travel recorded 96.69 million, grows 2.47 percent compared to September 2025.

"This number shows that the domestic market remains the main force of Indonesian tourism, "said Widiyanti.

The height of the tourist mobility has also impacted the accommodation business. Starry hotel in September 2026 to 51.78 percent, up 1.62 percent than the previous year.

Cumulative, the occupancy rate of starry hotels during January to September 2026 recorded 49.81 percent. This number increases 2.23 percent points compared to the same period in 2025.

"This series of growth is also moving various venture sectors, starting with accommodations, culinary, transportation, to creative industries and UMKM It is also important for Indonesia to maintain momentum and to strengthen its tourism power in the midst of global uncertainty, "Widiyanti said.

Parish Sector contributes 4.03 Percent to GDP

The development of the tourism industry is also in line with the growth of a number of business fields that are directly related to tourist activities.

Based on the latest data the Statistic Center Agency (BPS), Indonesia in quarterly III 2026 grew 5.47 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

One of the high-growth sectors is accommodation and food and drink, which notes growth by 11.22 percent. Other services sector grows at 8.32 percent, transportation and warehouse 8.03 percent, and company services at 6.77 percent.

These four businesses are overall contributing 1.07 percent to national economic growth.

Meanwhile, according to estimate Kemenpar the tourism sector overall contributed about 4.03 percent to national domestic product (GDP) up to a quarter III 2026.

"It confirms that tourism not only continues to grow, but also plays an important role in moving the economy, creating business opportunities, and giving real benefits to society in various destinations, "said Widiyanti.

The magnitude of the tourism with other venture sectors has made this industry's growth potentially a double effect on the local economy. Increasing tourist visits, for example, can push hotel rooms, transportation services, food and drinks, to local craft and creative economies.

Three International Events Dongkrak Economic Rising

In addition to relying on travel, the government has also made the organization of international events a strategy to improve the attraction of destinations as well as expand economic benefits for society.

Throughout October 2026, three international events in sports and music are recorded to have significant economic impact.

MotoGP Mandalika 2026 in Lombok, Nusa Tenggara West, be one of the biggest donors. The motorcycle race drew more than 150,000 views with the estimate of economic rotation to Rp5 trillion. In fact, the hotel's operating rate in the Mandalika region reached 100 percent during the sweep.

The economic impact also came from Andrea Bocelli's concert in Candi Borobudur Java Central, and Jakarta Through a world tour of the Romanza 30th Anniversary, it drew about 16,000 hits with estimated economic impact of Rp792 billion.

The presence of international opera singers was also a momentum to introduce the wealth of Indonesian cultural heritage to the people of the world, especially through performing in the Candi region Borobudur.

Meanwhile, Kanye West concert or Ye at Jakarta to be the only Ye show in Southeast Asia and Oseania region. The concert attended about 70 thousand views, including 25,000 foreign tourists from 80 countries.

The economic rotation of this event is estimated to reach Rp600 billion and involve about 5,000 local labor.

These three events show how an international event can drive economic activity beyond the conventional tourism sector. The presence of thousands of audiences creates a need for hotels, restaurants, transportation, local products, to the workforce around the location of events.

"This is why we continue to push Indonesia into an increasingly competitive international event destinations, "says Widiyanti.

NURSE, Strategy of Cultural Promotion Through the festival

The strengthening of Indonesian tourism is also done through cultural and fashion promotions. Kemenpar together Jakarta Fashion Week presents SEAAVES Initiative as a vessel that brings the wealth of cultural heritage to the development of contemporary fashion of Southeast Asia.

The initiative was not only directed to introduce Indonesian cultural products, but to build cultural exchange and creative collaboration across the region.

NURSE presents two main agenda. The first agenda is Waves of Weave, an exhibition at the Indonesian National Museum featuring 42 collection of wastra, keaniya and accessory. The featured collection includes textiles from 10 countries and from five Southeast Asian countries.

The exhibition that lasted up to January 8, 2027 also presented a special exhibation of the SUUNG. That section displays the legacy of keuya, batik, and Gusti Nuul's personal jewels from Pura Mangkunegaran.

The next agenda is SEA Fashion Parade held on November 1, 2026 as part of Jakarta Fashion Week 2027. This fashion show involves designers from six Southeast Asian countries, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Through these activities, the fashion became medium to introduce cultural identities as well as strengthen the creative relationship between countries.

"Through NURSE, we want to show that cultural heritage is not only important to preserve, but it also has great potential to enrich travel experiences, expand international appreciation of Indonesian culture and strengthen the position Jakarta as a Southeast Asian fashion collaboration, "Widiyanti told.

Kemenpar Prepare 3,463 Poltecar Graduation

Amidst the growth of the tourism industry, the quality of human resources increases (SDM) became one of the most important factors to maintain global rival power.

Kemenpar it continued to strengthen vocation education through six tourism politicians who were under it. In 2026, a total of 3,463 students from the educational institution were scheduled to graduate.

The graduation series has begun in NHI Poltecpar Bandung on September 8, 2026 and will end in Poltecar Lombok on November 14th, 2026.

Graduates are prepared to enter the work world and develop careers in various areas of tourism industry, both domestic and domestic.

The effort to expand competence is also carried out through international training and work experience. One of them went through the 2026 Apprentissage Restauration Program, which gives students an opportunity to participate in two years of industrial training in France.

"For us, the strengthening of vocation education is a long-term investment to ensure that the growth of the tourism industry goes along with the improvement of competence, professionalism, and job opportunities for the Indonesian youth, "said Widiyanti.

The indicators became the capital for Indonesia to maintain the momentum of future tourism growth. The government is not only demanding to increase the number of visits, but it also ensures that tourists gain quality experience and give greater economic impact to communities in various destinations.

"In the future, we will continue to expand the market, and collaborate to bring more attractions, and quality travel experiences in various Indonesian destinations. Because our goal is not only to make Indonesian tourism grow bigger, but to also grow more quality, to give higher economic value, and to bring greater benefits to society, "said the Minister of Parithas.