Target 17.6 Million Foreign Tourists by 2026, Government Strengthens Connectivity and Destination Quality Strategy (104 characters)

The government is targeting 16 million to 17.6 million visits by Foreign Tourists (wisman) and 1.18 billion trips by Domestic Tourists (wisnus) in 2026. Efforts to achieve these targets will focus on improving destination quality, strengthening connectivity, developing events, and implementing more targeted market-based promotions. 

Achieving this requires collaboration among all stakeholders in the Tourism ecosystem, including central and regional governments, businesses, communities, and the general public.

"With strong collaboration and shared commitment, Indonesian Tourism is expected to grow sustainably, deliver broader benefits, and become a driver of prosperity across the nation," stated Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana in the Monthly Report of the Ministry of Tourism in Jakarta on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Foreign Tourist visits from January to December 2025 reached 15.39 million, with an average spending per arrival (ASPA) of US$1,267. This exceeded the 2025 Government Work Plan (RKP) target.

Throughout 2025, cumulative Domestic Tourist trips hit 1.2 billion, surpassing the RKP target of 1.08 billion and setting an all-time record. 

Meanwhile, outbound trips by national tourists (wisnas) reached 9.17 million during the same period.

Higher growth in foreign tourist visits compared to outbound national tourist trips resulted in a 6.22 million visitor surplus in 2025—a 25.93% increase from 2024's surplus. 

"This surplus growth indicates stronger Tourism net foreign exchange earnings and the sector's positive contribution to the national economic balance," said Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa.

The Minister noted tourism drives the economy through four main Business sectors, with accommodation and food/beverage serving as the backbone of tourism activities. 

In 2025, this sector grew by 7.41%, contributing 0.24% to the overall economic growth of 5.11%.

Beyond being an economic driver, tourism also reinforces its position as one of Indonesia's largest employment absorbers. 

Tourism generates jobs in supporting sectors like MSMEs, event organizers, cleaning services, security, marketing, and digital services.

According to BPS Sakernas data and the Ministry of Manpower, the tourism sector absorbed approximately 25.91 million workers in 2025—a 3.64% increase from 25.01 million in 2024.

"This figure demonstrates that tourism growth directly creates broad and inclusive employment opportunities for society," concluded the Minister.