The Indonesian government has renewed its commitment to attracting investors to tourism projects in regions beyond Bali as part of efforts to ensure more equitable development in the tourism sector nationwide.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stressed that Indonesia is not just Bali, it has numerous top destinations with vast tourist and investment potential, which are waiting for responsible and sustainable development efforts.According to a press release cited in Jakarta, she made the statement during the Investor Roundtable 2026 in Bali, where she gathered input from investors, regional governments, associations, and tourism professionals to identify areas requiring government support and intervention.Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, recorded 15.39 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, with Bali accounting for nearly seven million visits.She further noted that the inflow of international tourists remains concentrated in several Bali regions, particularly Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Ubud, indicating the need for more effective strategies to disperse tourism investment nationwide.To address the imbalance, the ministry continues promoting 13 special tourism destinations, positioning them as future centers of economic growth capable of creating jobs and improving public welfare more evenly across the country.Wardhana said the initiative is designed to help Indonesia capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable, wellness-oriented, and authentic tourism experiences.
