Antara News·Indonesia·Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 04:44 PM

Tourism Ministry urges risk management for volcano tourism development

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Hreeloita Dharma, Raka Adji

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is pushing for risk management in volcano tourism development by adopting a risk-based approach, leveraging scientific data, implementing tourism business standards, and enhancing human resource capacity.

"Tourists should not rely solely on the visual appearance of a volcano, but must adhere to official activity status updates and recommendations from the Geological Agency," the ministry's spokesperson Nia Niscaya told ANTARA in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Nia stated that operators must tailor their risk management practices to the specific characteristics and risk levels of the tourist activities.

"Implementing safety standards must encompass safety and emergency SOPs, risk management, workforce competency, evacuation routes, assembly points, communication and information systems, and emergency response readiness," she said.

Regarding business standards, Nia noted that Tourism Ministerial Regulation No. 6/2025 serves as a reference for applying risk-based tourism business standards.

The ministry is also encouraging tourists to use licensed travel agencies and certified tour guides, while reinforcing the implementation of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) for mountain guides to ensure their expertise matches the terrain and risk levels.

This emphasis on risk management aligns with growing demand for experiential and activity-based tourism, such as trekking, hiking, trail running, and sports tourism.

She added that her ministry categorizes mountain tourism under "Nature and Adventure," one of six major trends shaping the tourism industry.

Indonesia holds immense potential for developing volcano tourism as part of its nature and adventure offerings.

Situated along the Ring of Fire with 127 active volcanoes, the country has unique geological assets that can be leveraged into rich experiences spanning eco-tourism, adventure, sports, education, geotourism, and local cultural heritage.

However, Nia stressed that safety must remain the absolute foundation of volcano tourism development, ensuring activities are secure, well-managed, and sustainable while delivering tangible economic benefits to local communities.

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