Indonesia
Indonesia set to look at initiatives to reduce flight costs in bid to make air travel more competitive.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
1,145,499
May 2024
Recovery vs 2019
92%
May 2019: 1,249,536
YTD Intl Arrivals
5,218,101
Up to May 2024
Percent of 2024 Target
31%
of 17M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Badan Pusat Statistik. Page last updated: 29 Jul 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
-
25-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundIndonesia launched a golden visa with 10-year residency for investors who invest up to $10 million USD. A 5-year visa option requires the applicants to set up a company worth $2.5 million USD, while a 10-year visa requires $5 million USD of investment. For those who are not establishing a company, it requires an investment of $350,000 USD for a 5-year permit and $700,000 USD for a 10-year permit. For corporate investors, an investment of $25 million USD will allow the company to secure 5-year visas for its directors and commissioners, while a $50 million USD investment will grant a 10-year visa. Immigration Agency Chief said nearly 300 applications have been granted golden visas since the programme’s pilot phase last year, with a total investment of $123 million USD. Those who invest $5 million USD in Nusantara will get a 5-year visa and those who spend $10 million USD will get a 10-year visaSource: thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/indonesia-launches-golden-visa-with-10-year-residency-for-investors
-
25-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Indonesian President is expected to begin working from Nusanatara this weekend. The Head of the Presidential Secretariat said the President will leave for Nusantara on 28 JulSource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-joko-widodo-jokowi-new-capital-nusantara-delays-4503571
-
25-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationNew flight routes are announced to Indonesia; - New daily direct flights between Seoul Incheon and Bali from 27 Oct, with 180 passenger capacity for every flight - Lion Air will increase flight frequency between Bali and Lede Kalumbang Airport, Tambolaka in Southwest - Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara to 3X a week - Batik Air Malaysia announced flights to Surabaya, Lombok, Padang, and Pekan Baru from Malaysia - Super Air Jet will launch a direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Aceh, Sumatra from 3 Aug Seasia Stats data shows Garuda Indonesia is the world’s most on-time online airline with 95.28%Source: thebalisun.com/new-and-increased-flight-routes-boost-travel-options-for-bali-tourists/
-
24-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundIndonesia passport ranked 65th place in the Henley Passport Index 2024 reportSource: malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/07/24/malaysia-ranks-12th-singapore-tops-most-powerful-passports-index/144834
-
24-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationIndonesian telecoms operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison will partner with Garuda to offer new digital technologies to improve operational quality, optimise ancillary revenue, and personalise passenger experiencesSource: totaltele.com/indosat-partners-with-airline-garuda-indonesia-for-digitalisation-project/
-
23-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationBali officials said they will improve aviation safety after a helicopter carrying tourists crashed over Uluwatu after the rotor caught in kite strings. None of the passengers were injured during the incident. Aviation Authority (Otban) will install signs about the boundaries of Aviation Operation Safety Areas (KKOP) in regions across Bali. The Head of Region IV Airport Authority (Kaotban) said they are waiting for the Bali Government before installing signs. Jul is the beginning of the kite-flying season in Bali. Despite laws against Head of Region IV Airport Authority (Kaotban)flying kites too high in areas for aviation purposes, many still fly kites in these zonesSource: thebalisun.com/bali-reviews-aviation-safety-after-kite-causes-tourist-helicopter-crash/
-
23-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Tourism Minister targets a 10% decline in airfares before Oct 2024. He said the government has advised Garuda Indonesia to offer promos. The government took steps to reduce airfare by focusing on aviation fuel costs, spare parts costs, permits, VAT, and passenger taxes. Minister of State-Owned Enterprises said there are only 400 planes but Indonesia actually requires 700 planes, this shortage has caused high airfaresSource: en.tempo.co/read/1894748/indonesian-tourism-minister-targets-10-decline-in-flight-ticket-prices-before-october
-
22-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundState-Owned Enterprises Minister said the Whoosh high-speed train between Jakarta and Bandung is estimated to have helped the government save 3.2 trillion IDR per year in fuel costs by using electricity. The Minister said Whoosh contributed 86.5 trillion IDR to the GDP of Jakarta and West Java from 2019-2023. Reports said PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA), one of the main contractors for the project, suffered losses due to loan interest paid to China. The company suffered 7.12 trillion IDR losses in 2023, a significant increase compared to the 59.59 billion IDR losses in 2022Source: channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-whoosh-high-speed-rail-jakarta-bandung-4495831
-
22-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationIndonesian President said the country is looking to produce coconut-based jet fuel. He said research on this is important to develop this technology. Pertamina is currently producing palm oil-based sustainable aviation fuelSource: jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-eyes-coconutbased-jet-fuel
-
22-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) signed an MoU with Eagle Hills, a property developer based in the UAE, on 18 Jul to invest $3 billion USD into Indonesia’s tourism sector and infrastructure including developing tourism destinations, improving airport infrastructure and capacity; upgrading state-owned hotels; and conducting joint studies, workshops, and training programs. Primary focus will be on Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. The MoU will be effective for 1 year with possibility of extensionSource: travelweekly-asia.com/Destination-Travel/3-billion-to-be-pumped-into-Indonesia-tourism
-
22-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundMandarin Oriental group will open a new resort on Bukit Peninsula, Bali in 2027 with 110 rooms, suites, and villas in collaboration with Harmoni Bali. The group also will develop Mandarin Oriental Bali Residences,with 68 private villasSource: thebalisun.com/top-hotel-group-developing-new-110-suite-hotel-in-balis-bukit-peninsula/
-
21-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister is optimistic that the incoming government could bring 20 million international tourists to Indonesia. He said the country only needs to increase the number of direct flights to Indonesia. He said flights from Istanbul, Doha, and Dubai were full and constrained by limited seat availabilitySource: voi.id/en/economy/400509
-
21-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Badung Regent said they will create a sea toll route as a part of the tramway project connecting I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport with Canggu. The Head of the Badung Public Works and Space Planning Service (PUPR) said this is a tram line which will be on the beach or the sea. This project will begin in 2025 with a budge of 900 billion IDRSource: thebalisun.com/bali-commits-to-building-sea-toll-route-to-reduce-tourist-travel-time/
-
20-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Deputy Chairman of the Bali Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) Bali is calling on the government to subsidise flight tickets for international tourists to Bali, especially for target markets, to boost the tourism sector and improve the tourist experience. He said the number of foreign tourists from Europe might decrease due to the airfare costSource: thebalisun.com/subsidized-flight-tickets-could-help-bali-tourists-travel-affordably/
-
19-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Association of Indonesian Travel Agents (ASTINDO) formed an inbound and domestic division to boost its members’ business. The division will focus on product development and will launch Jakarta tour packages as a pilot project. 5 travel agents agreed to create a consortium called JakASTember.co during the roadshows hosted by ASTINDO. JakASTember.co will offer various tour packages such as Jakarta daily tours, urban city tours, sports and entertainment tours, and wellness packages. JakASTember.co is working with the Kereta Api Indonesia railway company to offer train trips to Java. They also discussion with Pelayaran National Indonesia, the national sea transportation service, to offer cruise packagesSource: ttgasia.com/2024/07/19/astindo-establishes-new-consortium-to-boost-inbound-tourism/
-
18-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundBali Urban Rail Metro Line is expected to be completed by 2028. The Badung Regional Secretary said the groundbreaking and foundation building will start in Sep 2024Source: thebalisun.com/bali-hopeful-new-metro-system-will-be-operating-by-2028/
-
18-Jul-2024 🌏 outboundThe Health Ministry said meningitis vaccination is mandatory for those seeking to perform Hajj and Umrah following the health requirements by Saudi ArabiaSource: en.antaranews.com/news/319098/ministry-makes-meningitis-vaccine-mandatory-for-umrah-pilgrims
-
18-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating Batik Air's inaugural flight to Canberra Airport from Bali on 14 Jun after they found the flight flew below minimum altitude. ATSB said it was a serious breach of air safety rules. ATSB already interviewed the flight crew and air traffic controller, analysed recorded flight data, and air traffic surveillance data. ATSB is expected to complete the investigations from Oct-Dec and will release its report to the publicSource: abc.net.au/news/2024-07-18/batik-air-first-canberra-flight-atsb-investigation/104112954
-
18-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister said Bandung Maraton was included in the Sport Tourism category to increase the country’s foreign exchange. He said foreign tourists usually spend $1,500 USD but they can spend nearly $3,000 USD for sports tourism. He beside running, events for cycling, open water swimming, triathlon, and automotive sports can be held as well to attract foreign sports enthusiastsSource: en.antaranews.com/amp/news/319371/bandung-marathon-as-sport-tourism-to-boost-foreign-exchange-minister
-
17-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister said despite the risk of over-tourism in Bali, the visitors don’t have to worry about Barcelona-style protests, where the citizens openly protested and sprayed tourists with water pistols. He said tourism is one of the economic drivers in BaliSource: thebalisun.com/minister-says-barcelona-style-tourism-protests-have-no-place-in-bali/
-
16-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundBank Indonesia and Bank of Korea signed an MoU to expand cooperation to accept QR Code-based payments between both countriesSource: bernama.com/en/news.php
-
16-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationI Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali will undergo an upgrade to increase the airport capacity to support 32 million passengers per year, from the current 24 million passengers per year. The first phase of the project is set to be completed in 2024 and will add new areas in both international and domestic terminals with new X-ray areas, departure areas, and passenger lounge. In 2025, the Project Optimisation will focus to increase capacity in 5 more areas in the airport’s international terminal building. There are also proposals to develop North Bali Airport near Kubutambahan, Buleleng Regency with a capacity of 50 million passengers per year. If the airport begins to operate, Bali will be able to serve 82 million passengers annuallySource: thebalisun.com/bali-airport-launches-project-optimization-to-improve-tourist-experience/
-
13-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationBali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in H1 2024 welcomed 11 million pax, +16% YoY. 4.7 million passengers were domestic, 6.6 million international, with the busiest routes being Singapore (1,337,548 pax), Kuala Lumpur (861,749 pax) and Perth (494,757 pax), whilst the busiest domestic routes were Jakarta (2,304,112 pax), Surabaya (705,105 pax) and Makassar (256,042 pax)Source: thebalisun.com/bali-airport-on-track-to-celebrate-its-busiest-ever-year-for-tourism/
-
13-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundBali reported that in H1 2024 it had welcomed 724,311 Australian nationals, 284,699 Indian nationals and 231,094 Chinese nationalsSource: thebalisun.com/bali-airport-on-track-to-celebrate-its-busiest-ever-year-for-tourism/
-
13-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundWhoosh high-speed rail recorded 4 million passengers since it started to operate on 17 Oct 2023. There are 48 trips per day with headway of up to 30 minutes, up from 14 trips per day in Oct 2023Source: en.antaranews.com/news/318585/whoosh-fast-train-served-four-million-passengers
-
13-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationBali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport served 11 million passengers in H1 2024, +16% YoY, of which 4,696,929 were domestic passengers and 6,562,090 international passengers, making it the busiest airport in Indonesia. In Jun 2024, the airport recorded 2,075,255 domestic and international passengers and 11,575 aircraft movements. The airport operates 22 domestic flight routes serviced by 11 airlines and 36 international routes operated by 29 airlines. The busiest domestic routes to Bali in 2024 YTD are; - Jakarta with 2,304,112 passengers and 14,488 flights - Surabaya recorded 705,105 passengers on 4,428 flights - Makassar recorded 256,042 passengers and 1,829 flights The busiest international routes are; - Singapore with 1,337,548 passengers over 6,549 flights - Kuala Lumpur with 861,749 passengers on 5,277 flights - Perth with 494,757 passengers on 3,292 flights Bali Immigration Office data shows; - Australia tops visitors arrival with 724,311 passengers landing in Bali Airport - Indians with 284,699 passengers - China with 231,094 passengersSource: thebalisun.com/bali-airport-on-track-to-celebrate-its-busiest-ever-year-for-tourism/
-
12-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationTransNusa Aviation will fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, although it has not yet confirmed the route nor date of start of operationsSource: nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/07/1075547/indonesias-transnusa-fly-out-subang-airport-aug-scoot-remains-mum
-
12-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Directorate General of Immigration deported 1,503 foreigners in H1 2024, +135.21% YoY where in H1 2023, 639 foreigners were deported. A total of 2,041 foreigners, including those deported, were given immigration administrative action sanctions. Bali Immigration is working to deport 103 foreigners who were detained in Tabanan Regency who believed to be part of cybercrime operationSource: thebalisun.com/indonesia-confirms-number-of-foreigners-deported-in-2024-so-far/
-
12-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Transport Minister said Nusantara will receive the autonomous rail transit (ART) tram in Jul. The ART will undergo joint testing before the implementation of a proof of concept (POC) in AugSource: en.antaranews.com/news/318585/whoosh-fast-train-served-four-million-passengers
-
12-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister declared Wanurejo in Magelang, Central Java, as the “best tourist village” in Indonesia and hoped this would become a world-class tourist destination. There are around 63 homestay rooms with a cost of 350,000-450,000 IDR per night ($20-$26 USD) in the villageSource: en.antaranews.com/amp/news/318483/minister-uno-declares-wanurejo-best-tourism-village
-
12-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundTikTok has launched its “TikTok Local Services” in Indonesia and Thailand, allowing users to obtain vouchers for restaurants, flights and hotels via links on their feedsSource: scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3270300/bytedance-owned-tiktok-explores-local-services-markets-indonesia-and-thailand
-
11-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundKulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta, is upgrading its tourism villages with homestays, live-in activities, and local lifestyle experiences to attract more visitors. The Regency Tourism Office Head said the Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) has helped to elevate Kulon Progo’s profile and brought international standard hospitals and branded hotels such as Ibis, Swiss-Belhotel, Novotel, and Moraze. YIA has a capacity of 70,000 passengers but the airport only manages 8,000 to 12,000 passengers per day. 20% of the passengers stay in Kulon Progo and the rest travel to Yogyakarta city centre and other Central Java citiesSource: ttgasia.com/2024/07/11/kulon-progo-ups-the-ante-on-tourism-developments/
-
11-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs said the government introduced measures to reduce the cost of flights in and out of the country, including to Bali. He said the government plans to introduce new policies to exempt import duties, opening prohibitions, and restrictions on imported goods for use in the aviation sector which adds huge costs for airlines and passed into airfares. The minister said they are coming up with a strategy to reduce the Cost Per Block Hour (CBH) value based on the aircraft type and flight service. The minister said the maintenance portion is 16% of the total aviation fuel cost. He said airfares are the second most expensive after Brazil compared to high-population countries. He didn’t provide a timeframe to implement this and said the National Air Transport Ticket Price Supervision Committee to access airfares every monthSource: thebalisun.com/indonesian-government-introduces-measures-to-reduce-bali-flight-costs/
-
10-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationGaruda Indonesia will add more flights to Bali from Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne. Garuda Indonesia’s Director said they are adding flights on these routes to help achieve 7 million foreign tourists in 2024. In Q1 2023, Garuda Indonesia carried 233,000 passengers, +155% YoY where in Q1 2023, it recorded 91,000 passengers. In Q1 2024, Denpasar recorded 1,347 flights, +111% YoY where in Q1 2023, it recorded 639 flightsSource: jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/garuda-increases-balibound-flights-from-australia-s-korea
-
10-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationIndonesia AirAsia said they have attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). CEO of Indonesia AirAsia said IOSA is important to airlines to ensure compliance with globally recognised operational security and safety standardsSource: newsroom.airasia.com/news/2024/7/10/indonesia-airasia-once-again-attains-iata-operational-safety-audit-iosa-certification#gsc.tab=0
-
9-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundIndonesia proposes to offer visa-free travel to 20 countries. The Tourism Ministry said the proposal is in the final stages. The minister said the process is almost complete and the list of countries involved has been submitted. He said the implementation of visa-free visits will be evaluated over 6 months. The countries are Australia, China, India, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Italy, and Spain. The remaining 2 countries are from the Middle East. Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data shows Indonesia welcomed 5.2 million tourists in the Jan-May periodSource: jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/indonesia-to-offer-visafree-travel-to-20-countries
-
9-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundNusa Penida Leaders said they will introduce a new e-ticketing system and tax levy system on the island. The Nusa Penida tourism tax levy is an additional fee to the Bali Tourism Levy and has been in operation for years. The Chairman of Commission III DPRD said the e-ticketing system will stop leakage and can help to maximise PAD (Regional Original Income). Nusa Penida only charges 25,000 IDR ($1.50 USD) for the levy. In 2024, they target 24.8 billion IDR from the levy, an increase vs the 17.7 billion IDR collected in 2023Source: thebalisun.com/new-tourist-tax-and-e-ticketing-system-to-be-introduced-in-balis-nusa-penida/
-
9-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Sports Minister said Indonesia is ready to host international sports events in 2025. He said Indonesia will host the World Surf League, the World Rally Championship, the World Abilitysport Games, the Gymnastics World Championship, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He added regular events such as MotoGP in Mandalika, Aquabike, and Power Boat in Toba Lake, and the 2025 edition of MXGP will continue to be held. The 2025 World Surf League will be held in 7 locations including Bali and West Nusa Tenggara, and Jakarta will host the World Gymnastics Championships while North Sumatra will host the World Rally Championship. UFC will debut in Indonesia in 2025. The Minister said Indonesia will host the 2025 World Abilitysport Games, similar to the Paralympics for wheelchair-bound participants from various countries. Indonesia need an estimated budget of 500 billion-1 trillion IDR to organise these eventsSource: en.antaranews.com/news/318132/indonesia-ready-to-host-international-sports-events-says-minister
-
9-Jul-2024 🌏 outboundJapanese hotel operators are recruiting workers from Indonesia and India through job fairs. A Japanese hotel industry group hosted its first Jakarta job fair in early Jul to meet potential workers. Similar job fairs are scheduled in the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal as wellSource: asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-immigration/In-Indonesia-and-India-labor-starved-Japanese-hotels-scout-talent
-
8-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundIndonesia is considering boosting golf tourism to fill Singapore’s role as the country shuttering golf courses to utilise the limited land area in a better way. The Tourism Minister said there are 10 golf courses in Riau and more will be built. The Tourism Minister said there are 3 golf courses in Bintan Regency and another one is under development. He said the ministry encourages to have at least 5 international standard golf courses. He said good golf courses with hospitality services are an advantage for tourists and golfers. The participation rate of Indonesians in golf has increased by 20% since the pandemic with a total of 170,000 golfers compared to 50,000 in pre-pandemic. On 30 Jun, Singapore closed its last 18-hole public golf course and only one, 9-hole golf course is remaining in the country. Indonesia’s Tourism Minister said golfers from Singapore can access Riau easily by ferrySource: channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-boost-golf-tourism-riau-islands-singapore-lose-courses-4464896
-
8-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundCoral Triangle Center (CTC) Bali recorded a relatively stable 60% coral reef cover in the Nusa Penida Marine Conservation Area of Klunkung district based on monitoring data from 2008-2024. CTC Bali Marine Conservation Advisor said the coral reef covers three islands: Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa LembonganSource: en.antaranews.com/news/317991/coral-reef-cover-in-nusa-penida-bali-at-60-ctc
-
8-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationAirAsia launches direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from 3 Sep with three flights per weekSource: traveldailynews.asia/aviation/airasia-launches-direct-flights-from-kuala-lumpur-to-labuan-bajo/
-
6-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundTourism experts from Bali are urging the creation of a Cultural Tourism Honorary Board to supervise the development of sustainable and culturally respectful tourism in BaliSource: thebalisun.com/bali-leaders-call-for-honorary-body-for-cultural-tourism/
-
5-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia’s Joint Venture agreement has been approved by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore. The JV would cover joint revenue sharing flights, coordinating flight schedules for better connectivity and other sales and marketing activitiesSource: straitstimes.com/business/singapore-airlines-and-garuda-indonesia-receive-approval-for-joint-venture
-
5-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Head of the 2024 Indonesian House of Representative Hajj Supervisory Team said they are looking to allow more airlines to offer Hajj flight services in the future. Currently, only Garuda Indonesia and Saudia offer Hajj flights. The issues regarding Hajj flights such as delays, allegations of visa buying and selling, and aircraft swaps with a smaller type which caused the breaking up of pilgrims groups will be investigated by several committees. For 8-14 Jul, Garuda Airlines and Saudia will offer 42,364 seats. 29,453 seats (69.5% of the total seats) are return service to Indonesia with Saudia providing 22,272 seats or 77.32% of the total seats. 12,911 seats will be offered to Saudi Arabia with 6,681 seats provided by Garuda (51.75%) and 6,230 seats provided by Saudia (48.25%)Source: ch-aviation.com/news/142239-indonesia-looks-at-loosening-hajj-flight-monopoly
-
4-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Ministry is planning to merge Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air Service, a subsidiary of the state-owned energy company Pertamina into Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia, also known as InJourney. Garuda Indonesia CEO said this merger will take place once Garuda’s equity turns positive. As of 31 Mar, Garuda recorded negative equity of $1.33 billion higher than 2023’s $1.24 billion negative equity. Garuda’s total liabilities decreased from $8.1 billion to $8.09 billion. SOE Ministry has established the Aviation Industry Inclusion Team as a Project Management Office (PMO). PMO team includes Garuda, Citilink, Pelita Air, and InJourney. The discussion on details about Garuda integration into InJourney is still ongoing. Previously, it was expected the integration to be completed before Oct 2024Source: jakartaglobe.id/business/govt-plans-merger-of-garuda-indonesia-and-pelita-air-into-injourney
-
4-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundSandiaga Uno has said that Indonesia will finalise its visa-free policy for 20 countries, including India, China, and other key source markets, before Oct 2024Source: business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/indonesia-plans-free-entry-visas-for-indian-tourists-by-oct-details-here-124070400454_1.html
-
4-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationLion Air has introduced a new flight route from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara from 3 Jul with 3 flights per weekSource: travelandtourworld.com/news/article/lion-air-enhances-indonesian-travel-with-new-flight-routes-from-balikpapan-to-lombok/
-
3-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationSanur Ferries, a new ferry service, will provide access between Bali, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan. The ferry will have a capacity of 150 seats with fares from 700,000 IDR. The company will operate more routes in future departing from Sanur Port Pier, Matahari Terbit Beach once the logistics have been prepared. The introductory services will be launched on the Serangan-Nusa Penida Port lineSource: thebalisun.com/new-ferry-service-gives-island-hopping-bali-tourists-more-travel-options/
-
3-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationI Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali confirmed 6 major international airlines are bidding to increase flight routes to Bali from Oct 2024. Angkasa Pura I, which manages the airport, said they welcome more direct international flights to boost tourism in the region. The General Manager of Angkasa Pura said Air Busan, Jeju Air, and T’way Airlines spoke to them about launching a flight, whilst Starlux Airlines from Taiwan is planning to fly to Bali as well. Airlines from Russia and Uzbekistan also expressed interest in launching direct flight routesSource: thebalisun.com/new-flight-routes-planned-for-bali-in-late-2024/
-
3-Jul-2024 👨✈️ aviationGaruda Indonesia said engine problems caused a plane sent to Jeddah to carry Hajj pilgrims to return back to Solo. The technical problem was discovered shortly after the flight took off. The flight took off after undergoing routine aircraft inspection procedures by the lessor and related teams. Garuda prepared a replacement aircraft for the return of the Hajj pilgrimsSource: en.tempo.co/read/1886803/garuda-indonesia-admits-engine-trouble-causes-plane-carrying-hajj-pilgrims-to-turn-back
-
2-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister has called for the public to stay calm over the increasing calls to boycott Bruno Mars’ concert over his alleged support for Israel. He said while Indonesia supports an independent Palestine, the concert should be seen as a separate issue to maintain the country’s position on the global stageSource: thebalisun.com/bali-tourism-leaders-back-move-to-fine-tourists-who-dodge-tax/
-
1-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Minister said the number of tourist arrivals is increasing despite the recent cyberattack on the Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) 2 which affected immigration services. He said the tourist arrivals at Jakarta, Bali, and Riau Islands entry points are increasing. He said Bali tourism arrival was recorded at 20,000 people, +30% YoYSource: en.antaranews.com/news/317340/tourist-arrivals-rise-despite-cyberattack-tourism-minister
-
1-Jul-2024 🌏 outboundTraveloka will be one of the travel distributors for Disney Cruise Line in Indonesia. Traveloka will offer Disney Adventure tickets, and other packages like Fly-Cruise on its platforms. It said Muslim-friendly packages will be available at a later stageSource: marketing-interactive.com/disney-cruise-line-adventure-traveloka
-
1-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundThe Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said 5.2 million international tourists have visited Indonesia from Jan-May 2024, +23.78% YoY where in Jan-May 2023, Indonesia recorded 4.2 million international tourists. Indonesia has achieved 30.6% of the 17 million foreign tourists target for 2024. In May 2024, Indonesia welcomed 1.1 million international tourists, of which 17.5% are Malaysians, followed by Australia (12%) and Singapore (9.7%). BPS’s Principal Secretary said the number of Malaysian tourists saw a +17.24% MoM and +18.26% YoY increase. On average the tourist stayed for 7.5 nights. Ngurah Rai Airport welcomed 544,492 foreign tourists of which 129,272 are AustraliansSource: jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/52-million-foreigners-travel-to-indonesia-so-far-this-year
-
1-Jul-2024 🛬 inboundBali will introduce new safety measures at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, which claimed dozens of lives in the past decade. Nusa Penida community leaders and tourism stakeholders will place safety officers on the beach following the death of a tourist. Swimming and paddling at Kelingking Beach are not allowed. Despite signage and instructions from tour guides, tourists are still entering the area. The Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office said they installed safety fences and warning boards on Nusa Penida beaches which have a high risk of accidents. Officers will be placed at Devil Tear Beach, Kelingking Beach, Angel Billabong, Diamond, and Broken BeachSource: thebalisun.com/new-safety-measures-will-be-introduced-at-balis-most-dangerous-beach/
-
29-Jun-2024 🛬 inboundRiau Islands are hoping to implement a visa on arrival scheme from Jul 2024, which would target Singaporeans and international tourists. It would include a 30-day visa on arrival at the cost of 500,000 IDR and a short-term visa valid for 7 days, costing 100,000 IDR. The target for Riau Islands’ international tourists has been downgraded from 3 million to 1.8 million - 2.1 million, and it is hoped that the new visa policy will boost arrivalsSource: en.antaranews.com/news/317268/expect-riau-islands-to-start-visa-on-arrival-in-july-uno
-
29-Jun-2024 🛬 inboundChairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) Bali said he supports the idea of fining the tourists who fail to pay the tourism tax but he asked the government to integrate the tourism tax levy into existing policies to reduce the burden of tourists. He suggested Bali stick to the PHR (Hotel and Restaurant TaxSource: thebalisun.com/bali-tourism-leaders-back-move-to-fine-tourists-who-dodge-tax/
-
28-Jun-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Tourism and the Creative Economy is looking at collaborating with Trip.com and Juneyao Airlines to attract the Chinese market to Indonesia, with an overall target of attracting 1.0-1.5 million Chinese nationals in 2024Source: en.antaranews.com/news/317196/minister-uno-explores-tourism-cooperation-with-two-chinese-firms
-
28-Jun-2024 🌏 outboundhe Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Pakuwon Group (PG), and CapitaLand Investment (CLI) jointly launched the Top Spender PG Card program in Surabaya to reward 5 PG cardholders with the highest spending across Pakuwon Mall, Tunjungan Plaza, and Pakuwon City Mall with a 3D2N holiday trip to Singapore. PG card members will receive a gift voucher of $10 SGD eCapitaVoucher at participating CapitaLand malls and enjoy discounts across the Ascott Limited (Ascott) properties in Singapore. STB, PG, and CLI will carry out a joint marketing campaign in both PG and CLI’s malls. Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and influencers from Indonesia will be engaged to create social content promoting destinations in Singapore and offerings by PG and CLI. In 2023, Indonesia was Singapore’s top source market with 2.3 million visitors and generated $2.98 SGD billion in tourism incomeSource: ttrweekly.com/site/2024/06/campaign-to-lure-top-spenders-to-sin/
-
28-Jun-2024 🛬 inboundPT New Kuta Golf and Ocean View (NKG) will build a 6-star hotel called ‘Luxury Boutique Hotel’ in Jimbaran in South Bali. Intra GolfLink Resorts' Main Director said the initial permit has been obtained and will collaborate with the consultant team to advance the licensing stage/ The construction plan will be published after the documents are completed. The Director said the funding will be raised from an IPO through PT IGRSource: thebalisun.com/6-star-oceanview-golf-hotel-coming-to-balis-jimbaran-resort/
-
For news older than 30 days, please email hello@pearanderson.com.
📋 About This Page
The tourism recovery dashboard is an easy-to-read resource to stay informed on the recovery of the Southeast Asian tourism industry. Get the latest travel news and analysis for the region.
The dashboard and weekly report are aimed at travel professionals who need regular updates on their source markets.
✉️ Stay Updated With Weekly Updates
Sign up to receive weekly updated news for each country directly to your inbox. Keep informed and make the right decisions.
Click here to receive weekly updates »
🌏 Coronavirus Impact Summary
The content is a general description of informative nature only and is accurate at time of publication. Pear Anderson assumes no responsibility for completeness, errors or omissions in the information and makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information. This collection of content is created by Pear Anderson and various sources credited on the page.