# tourism

Foreign Visitor Spending Rises 7.2% Despite Shorter Indonesia Trips

Foreign tourists spent an average of $1,285 per trip in Q2, up 7.2% from a year earlier despite staying fewer nights in Indonesia.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 5:22 pm

Visiting Jakarta? You Can Now Ride the MRT with Your Credit Card

Foreign visitors can now use Visa and Mastercard to ride Jakarta's MRT without buying or topping up transit cards.
Lifestyle Jul 29, 2026 | 1:40 pm

Bali Governor Vows No Repeat of Foreign-Only Run Held Without Permit

Bali vows tighter oversight after an unauthorized foreigners-only running event triggered public backlash
Lifestyle Jul 27, 2026 | 12:54 pm

Indonesia Blacklists Dutch Pair Over Bali Running Club Accused of Discrimination

Indonesia blacklisted two Dutch nationals over a Bali running event accused of excluding Indonesian participants.
Lifestyle Jul 24, 2026 | 5:49 pm

India Offers Help for Indonesia’s ‘New Bali’ Dream

India says that it can play a "big role" in opening up new tourist destinations in Indonesia.
Lifestyle Jul 24, 2026 | 12:45 pm

Balinese Royals Press Prabowo to Deliver Long-Promised North Bali Airport

Balinese royal families urged President Prabowo to honor his pledge to build a long-delayed international airport in North Bali.
Lifestyle Jul 17, 2026 | 4:09 pm

Indonesia Tightens Visa-Free Entry, Steps Up Scrutiny of Foreign Influencers

Indonesia shifts to quality tourism, tightening visa-free entry and scrutinizing foreign influencers' commercial content.
Lifestyle Jul 17, 2026 | 8:26 am

Domestic Travelers Drive Indonesia's Tourism Recovery

Domestic travel is driving Indonesia's tourism recovery, while foreign visitor arrivals continue to improve despite global headwinds.
Lifestyle Jul 15, 2026 | 11:00 am

Bali Bars Foreign Investment in Motorcycle Rental Businesses

Bali has banned new foreign investment in motorcycle rentals and is shutting illegal operators to protect local SMEs.
Business Jul 9, 2026 | 1:39 pm

Jakarta Plans Underground Walkways Linking Landmark Hotels, MRT

Jakarta plans underground links connecting landmark hotels to the MRT as part of a broader push to improve mobility and tourism.
Lifestyle Jul 1, 2026 | 9:41 pm

InJourney to Become Indonesia's Second-Largest Hotel Operator Under Danantara Plan

Danantara has appointed InJourney to consolidate dozens of government-owned hotels, creating the country's second-largest hotel operator.
Business Jun 28, 2026 | 11:35 pm

Jakarta Celebrates 499th Anniversary with Weekend Party at Bundaran HI

Jakarta marked its 499th anniversary with concerts, light shows, free transit and public celebrations at Bundaran HI.
Lifestyle Jun 27, 2026 | 11:39 am

‘Low-Quality Tourists’: Indonesia Immigration Chief Opposes Wider Visa-Free Access

Indonesia’s immigration chief warned that expanding visa-free entry could hurt security and fail to boost tourism revenue.
Lifestyle Jun 24, 2026 | 8:57 pm

Jakarta Offers Free Transport and Tourist Attractions for 499th Anniversary Celebrations

Jakarta offers free MRT, TransJakarta, and entry to major attractions for 499th anniversary celebrations.
News Jun 22, 2026 | 1:16 pm

All Tourists in Bali Must Use Rupiah

Mandating rupiah use in domestic transactions also aims to support the now-weakening exchange rate.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 4:26 pm

Indonesia Targets Up to 19.1 Million Foreign Tourists in 2027

Indonesia targets up to 19.1 million foreign tourists and $28.6 billion in tourism revenue in 2027.
Lifestyle Jun 17, 2026 | 9:56 pm

Indonesia's Tourism Revenue Rises 6.3% on Higher Foreign Tourists Spending

Indonesia's tourism revenue rose 6.3% in Q1 as foreign arrivals climbed and visitor spending increased.
Business Jun 17, 2026 | 6:11 pm

Stronger Ringgit, Singapore Dollar Drive Tourist Spending in Batam

Batam sees a surge in Malaysian and Singaporean tourists as stronger currencies boost shopping and SME sales.
Lifestyle Jun 15, 2026 | 4:24 pm

Weak Rupiah Brings Foreign Tourists In, Keeps Indonesians at Home

Foreign tourists are taking advantage of favorable exchange rates, while Indonesians are opting to stay closer to home.
Lifestyle Jun 5, 2026 | 9:03 am