Evita Nursanty, Head of Commission VII’s recess working visit team, made the statement during a visit to Bali International Hospital located in the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Denpasar, on Thursday.
She noted that although InJourney oversees subsidiaries in aviation, hospitality, and tourism, strong integration among them to support the national health tourism agenda has yet to be seen.
“This is one holding group managing various programs. I would like to see InJourney develop an integrated program so that fewer Indonesians seek medical treatment abroad while also boosting Bali’s tourist arrivals,” Evita said.
She pointed out that there has been no concrete linkage between PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airport) and PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (InJourney Hospitality) to transport potential patients or visitors from the airport to the Sanur Health SEZ.
Evita emphasized that InJourney should provide comprehensive supporting facilities, ranging from patient shuttle services and medical guidance during treatment to post-treatment accommodation in hotels managed by its subsidiaries.
With such an integrated service model, Parliament believes that Bali International Hospital will operate more effectively and help reposition Bali’s image from a mass tourism destination to one focused on specialized health and wellness tourism.
Commission VII Chairperson Saleh Partaonan Daulay also underlined the importance of ensuring that InJourney’s presence brings tangible benefits to local communities.
“We are monitoring their performance in tourism and healthcare services. This new organization must have a broad impact for the nation’s interests, particularly for surrounding communities. Its presence must not be superficial - it carries a significant responsibility,” Saleh stated.
Recognizing the vast potential of the Sanur Health SEZ, Saleh also encouraged the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to establish a dedicated task force to promote and develop medical tourism.
“For years, Indonesians seeking treatment have preferred going to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, or Japan instead of Jakarta, Surabaya, or Makassar. Now that Indonesia has facilities like Bali International Hospital, it’s time to keep our spending within the country,” he said.
The DPR’s push marks an important signal for state-owned enterprises in the tourism sector to accelerate service integration and maximize local economic impact.
Through stronger synergy among subsidiaries, InJourney is expected to build a modern, competitive, and patient-centered health tourism ecosystem.
If this collaboration succeeds, Indonesia’s health tourism industry could emerge as a new growth driver - one that not only reduces dependence on foreign medical services but also elevates Indonesia’s standing as a world-class destination for health and leisure.
InJourney, officially known as PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) holding company established to integrate and strengthen Indonesia’s aviation and tourism sectors.
The company oversees a range of subsidiaries, including PT Angkasa Pura I, PT Angkasa Pura II, and PT Hotel Indonesia Natour, which manage airports, hotels, and tourism destinations across the country.
The formation of InJourney aims to serve as a strategic catalyst that unites aviation and tourism under a single ecosystem. By fostering collaboration and operational synergy among state-owned enterprises, InJourney seeks to boost national economic growth, improve efficiency, and enhance Indonesia’s global competitiveness in both industries.
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