Antara News·Indonesia·Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 06:21 AM UTC

Indonesia drives tourism as new source of regional economic growth

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Bayu Saputra, Raka Adji

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is accelerating tourism development as a key driver of regional economic growth through the 2027–2045 National Tourism Development Master Plan (RIPPARNAS).

Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Secretary Susiwijono Moegiarso said in a statement on Wednesday that tourism must deliver tangible local economic impacts beyond boosting visitor arrivals.

This includes expanding investment, creating jobs, and driving regional gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

"Tourism areas in the regions must generate outcomes that drive local economic growth," Moegiarso said during the launch of the RIPPARNAS drafting program in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He explained that tourism development must shift from a sectoral approach to an economic ecosystem integrated with regional development.

Destination planning should account for connectivity with regional economic hubs, including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), industrial parks, urban centers, airports, seaports, and railway stations.

Furthermore, tourism development must also be supported by good destination management, workforce upskilling, a stronger industry ecosystem, as well as improved accessibility and connectivity.

He expressed hope that the master plan will guide long-term tourism development while aligning planning, budgeting, and policy implementation between central and regional governments.

The document establishes measurable development targets, clear inter-agency roles, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure program continuity.

These initiatives align with positive growth trends across the tourism sector.

From January to September 2026, foreign tourist arrivals stood at 12.01 million visits, up 5.01 percent year on year (yoy). Meanwhile, domestic tourist trips reached 938.84 million, marking a 4.10 percent increase.

In the first half of 2026, foreign exchange revenue from tourism reached US$8.43 billion, while investment in the sector grew 16.64 percent to Rp39.68 trillion (around US$2.18 billion).

The government targets the tourism sector's contribution to national GDP to reach 4.9–5 percent by 2029, with foreign exchange earnings projected at US$39.4 billion.

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