Indonesia’s tourism index score rose alongside investment growth and higher hotel occupancy.
Indonesia ranked 23rd globally in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, with its score reaching 4.56, compared with 4.46 in 2024. Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana announced the figures during the Ministry of Tourism’s monthly performance briefing in Jakarta on Friday, 9 October 2026, alongside updates on investment and hospitality.
Released in September, the TTDI placed Indonesia sixth in the Asia-Pacific region and second in Southeast Asia, behind Singapore. The country ranked first globally in the Prioritization of Travel & Tourism pillar, scoring 6.12. It also placed fifth for price competitiveness, ninth for natural resources and 15th for cultural resources and socio-economic impact.
“This achievement reflects the government’s strong commitment to the tourism sector, as well as the country’s abundant natural and cultural resources,” Minister Wardhana said.
The assessment identified tourism services and infrastructure, health and hygiene, digital readiness, travel openness, and safety and security as areas requiring further improvement. The WEF’s 2026 edition also recalculated historical figures, limiting direct comparisons with previously published results.
Realised tourism investment rose by 56.05%, from Rp47.14 trillion in 2024 to Rp73.56 trillion in 2025. Minister Wardhana noted that funding remained concentrated in Bali and Jakarta, with much of it directed towards amenities. The ministry was encouraging investment in 13 Priority and Regenerative Tourism Destinations and Tourism Special Economic Zones (SEZs), while seeking greater funding for tourist attractions.
Marine tourism was another investment priority. During a business mission to Monaco in September 2026, Minister Wardhana presented Indonesia’s marina development potential to representatives of more than 160 international organisations. The Indonesian delegation also held closed-door discussions on crew certification, maritime tourism master plans, destination promotion and investor business-matching.
“As an archipelagic nation located in the Coral Triangle, Indonesia has enormous potential to develop marine tourism, anchored by world-class destinations such as Raja Ampat and Labuan Bajo, as well as more than 700 diving sites,” Minister Wardhana said.
Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa reported that star-rated hotel occupancy reached 52.52% in August 2026, up 2.01 percentage points year-on-year. Average occupancy from January to August stood at 49.56%, an increase of 2.30 percentage points. She added that 47 Indonesian hotels and resorts received MICHELIN Keys in 2026, compared with 33 in 2025. Indonesia ranked second in Southeast Asia for MICHELIN Key-rated properties, behind Thailand.
Source: ANTARA News
