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Indonesian tourism development and trends

Overview

Indonesia is experiencing shifts in tourism patterns and implementing new strategies to promote cultural and religious travel.

Data from August 2026 indicates a surge in French visitors to Bali, who reached 41,937 arrivals and overtook India in monthly rankings, while Australia remains the primary source market. In the Nunukan border region, foreign visitor numbers increased by 14.82 percent, though officials noted that many travelers visit for trade or work rather than traditional tourism.

To further bolster the sector, the government is launching several initiatives. These include the inauguration of the An-Nur Floating Mosque in Jakarta and the upcoming Prambanan Shiva Festival in Central Java, which aims to target international tourists through spiritual activities. Additionally, the development of the Borobudur-Kopeng-Rawa Pening tourism agglomeration and the designation of over 1,500 national cultural heritage sites since 2025 reflect a broader effort to strengthen the utilization of the nation’s cultural assets.

Entities

France · Pramono Anung · Andra Matin · Nunukan · An-Nur Floating Mosque

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Indonesia promotes cultural and religious tourism through new landmarks and festivals

    Indonesia is expanding its tourism landscape through the inauguration of the An-Nur Floating Mosque, the upcoming Prambanan Shiva Festival in 2027, and new cultural heritage designations.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Indonesia tourism trends show French surge in Bali and growth in Nunukan

    August 2026 tourism data shows French arrivals surging in Bali, while Nunukan sees a 14.82% rise in foreign visitors despite short average stays.

Sources

antaranews.com · disway.id · ekbis.harianjogja.com · gopos.id · halosemarang.id · inews.id · kabartarakan.com · lankanewspapers.com · lifestyle.sindonews.com · malutpost.id · medcom.id · okezone.com · see.mv · thesun.my · travelquotidiano.com