Widiyanti Putri

Minister of Tourism of Indonesia

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We want to show that Indonesia’s traditional roots and local riches can help bring our gastronomy to the world stage,
Tourism growth must go hand in hand with crisis preparedness. Traveler safety must always come first,
In August 2026, Indonesia received 1.6 million foreign tourist visits, a 6.27 percent increase compared to the previous year. From January to August 2026, foreign tourist visits reached 10.58 million, representing an annual growth of 5.38 percent,
That is why we are currently diversifying investment into other priority destinations outside Bali and Jakarta,
This is a great opportunity to introduce Indonesian destinations to international audiences,
We must protect people first, accelerate the recovery of destinations and community livelihoods, maintain tourist trust, and rebuild in a safer and more resilient manner,

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