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Indonesia Ranking Drop, Halal Expo & Tourism Surge 2026

Entities: Indonesia · Ateng Hartono · Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia (PHRI) DIY · Ngurah Rai International Airport · Badan Pusat Statistik

Overview

Indonesia’s position in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking fell to 48th in June 2026, an eight‑place drop from 2025. The decline was recorded across economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure, leaving the country behind regional peers such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

At the same time, the Global Muslim Travel Index named Indonesia the second‑most Muslim‑friendly destination, up from fifth in 2025, reflecting expanded halal certification, new Muslim‑friendly sites and improved services.

The International Islamic Expo (IIE) 2026 was held in Jakarta from 26‑28 June, gathering tourism officials, umrah‑hajj agents, investors and foreign delegations. Organisers expect the event to deepen partnerships and generate significant business for hotels, restaurants, transport and MSMEs, building on the 2025 edition’s Rp105 billion (US$6 million) of transactions.

Tourism activity continued to accelerate. The Ministry of Tourism’s open‑trip sales mission in Yogyakarta and targeted festivals in Aceh and other provinces contributed to 6.07 million foreign arrivals in the first five months and 523 million domestic trips, with a surplus of 2.37 million trips and turnover of roughly Rp858 billion.

A World Bank‑Geekhunter report highlighted a looming digital‑talent gap of up to nine million workers. The East Ventures‑Katadata Digital Competitiveness Index showed Indonesia’s median score rise to 42.2, a 50 % increase since 2020, with Jakarta leading and 37 of 38 provinces improving. Programs such as AIESEC’s Global Talent aim to upskill graduates.

Foreign visitor numbers reached a new post‑pandemic high: 7.45 million arrivals between January and June 2026, a 5.71 % rise YoY. Malaysia, Singapore and Australia were the top source markets. Average spend per visitor was US$1,285, with accommodation accounting for 37 % of total expenditure.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Indonesia records highest foreign tourist arrivals since 2020 in first half of 2026

    Indonesia saw 7.45 million foreign tourists Jan‑Jun 2026, up 5.71 % YoY, the highest since 2020; Malaysia, Singapore and Australia were top source markets, with average spend $1,285 per visit.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia Hotel Association Seeks Religious Tourism to Raise Yogyakarta Occupancy

    Indonesia's hotel association targets religious tourists to lift Yogyakarta hotel occupancy to 70% in August, amid a broader tourism recovery effort facing a 4% visitor decline.

  3. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia Tourism Ministry launches open‑trip sales mission to boost domestic travel

    Indonesia's Tourism Ministry held a Yogyakarta sales mission to promote open‑trip packages, linking 16 sellers with 45 buyers, as domestic trips rose to 1.20 billion in 2025.

  4. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia tourism sector sees strong domestic travel and event-driven economic boost

    Indonesia’s tourism saw a 2.86 % rise in domestic trips and a 7.68 % increase in foreign arrivals Jan‑May 2026, with events generating roughly Rp858 billion in economic turnover.

  5. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia tourism ministry reports growth, Muslim‑friendly destination push

    Indonesia's tourism ministry named 15 provinces for Muslim‑friendly development and reported May 2026 growth with 1.38 million foreign arrivals, a 5.8 % YoY rise and hotel occupancy at 50.8 %.

  6. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia launches D‑8 Halal Expo 2026 targeting $500 bn trade goal

    Indonesia opened the D‑8 Halal Expo 2026 in Jakarta, aiming to boost intra‑D‑8 trade to $500 bn by 2030 and draw Islamic‑world investment, including domestic halal production such as gelatin.

  7. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia’s Global Competitiveness Ranking Falls to 48 in 2026

    Indonesia slipped to 48th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, down from 27 in 2024, with weaker business, government efficiency and infrastructure; the economy minister pledged an investigation.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Indonesia Faces 9‑Million Digital Talent Gap as Regional Digital Competitiveness Rises

    Indonesia may miss nine million digital‑skill workers, prompting youth to seek overseas internships, while the 2026 Digital Competitiveness Index shows nationwide gains, especially in non‑Java regions.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia advances halal tourism at International Islamic Expo 2026

    Indonesia's International Islamic Expo 2026 gathered tourism and halal industry stakeholders to boost Muslim‑friendly travel, leveraging its second‑place Global Muslim Travel Index ranking and aiming for larger

  10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Digital Competitiveness Index Shows 50% Growth, Jakarta Leads

    Indonesia's digital competitiveness score rose to 42.2 in 2026, up 50% since 2020. Jakarta and West Java remain top, while Southwest Papua jumps 15 ranks. Gap between provinces stays large, and the report urges

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia drops to 48th in global competitiveness ranking, climbs to 2nd in Muslim-friendly tourism index

    Indonesia fell to 48th in IMD’s global competitiveness ranking but rose to 2nd in the 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index.

Sources

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