Indonesia tourism programmes 2026 will focus on quality, sustainability and community impact, as the Ministry of Tourism extends key initiatives covering villages, events, digitalisation and safety.
Indonesia is set to continue and expand its flagship tourism initiatives through 2026, reinforcing a national strategy focused on high-quality, sustainable tourism and greater benefits for local communities.
Policy focuses on quality and visitor experience
The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that several core programmes will be extended next year as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s global tourism positioning. Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Minister of Tourism, emphasised that quality tourism must be built on safe, comfortable and meaningful visitor experiences.
“We are fully aware that quality tourism finds its foundation in safe and comfortable tourist experiences,” Wardhana said in a statement issued in Jakarta.
Tourism Villages programme continues to expand
A central pillar of the Indonesia tourism programmes 2026 strategy is the continuation of the Tourism Villages initiative, designed to ensure that tourism growth delivers tangible economic and social benefits to communities across the archipelago.
The programme has already achieved international and regional recognition, with two Indonesian villages named to the UN Best Tourism Villages list and 15 awards across three categories at the ASEAN Tourism Awards.
According to the ministry, the initiative has also supported the issuance of 2,885 halal certificates for tourism villages and five sustainable village certificates. In 2026, the ministry will continue to provide targeted guidance to 15 selected villages to support ongoing development.
Strengthening the Quality Tourism programme
Looking ahead, the ministry plans to strengthen further its Quality Tourism programme through innovation and thematic product development. New tourism packages will focus on gastronomy, wellness and marine experiences, to attract higher-spending visitors and encourage longer stays.
The ministry will also continue recognising contributions from industry stakeholders through the Wonderful Indonesia Awards, reinforcing collaboration across the tourism ecosystem.
Events as economic and tourism drivers
The Event by Indonesia programme will also be extended into 2026, following strong performance in 2025. Nationwide events attracted 12.20 million visitors throughout the year, demonstrating their effectiveness in driving domestic and international travel.
These events supported more than 20,800 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and generated employment for over 250,000 workers. The total economic impact was estimated at Rp23.76 trillion, equivalent to approximately US$1.4 billion.
Digitalisation and Tourism 5.0
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to the Tourism 5.0 programme, which will continue into 2026 with a strong emphasis on digital services. A key component is MaiA, an AI-powered tourism assistant that provides fast, reliable visitor information through the official platform at www.Indonesia.travel.
Safety, cleanliness and destination readiness
Additional initiatives underway include the Tourism Safety Enhancement programme, aimed at improving tour guides’ competencies in managing extreme and high-risk attractions.
In parallel, the Clean Tourism Movement, implemented in 2025, will continue to inform future policy. The programme involved more than 9,000 participants and 22 strategic partners, with a focus on improving cleanliness and hygiene standards at tourist destinations.
Outlook for 2026
By extending and refining these flagship initiatives, the Indonesia tourism programmes 2026 framework seeks to balance growth with sustainability, strengthen destination quality and ensure that tourism continues to deliver inclusive economic impact across the country.