Speaking before Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, Wardhana noted that as of November 2025, foreign arrivals had reached 13.98 million, marking a 10.44 percent year-on-year increase.
“When Statistics Indonesia (BPS) finalizes December data this February, total arrivals are projected to reach 15.3 million,” she said.
Wardhana highlighted that 72 percent of visitors came from countries targeted by the ministry’s promotional campaigns, with Malaysia contributing the largest share at 17 percent.
She said this reflects the effectiveness of government marketing strategies.
The minister emphasized that rising tourist numbers have been a major driver of foreign exchange earnings.
In the first three quarters of 2025, tourism revenues reached US$13.82 billion, up 9.42 percent from the same period in 2024.
Average spending per visitor stood at US$1,259, exceeding the government’s target of US$1,220.
Wardhana also pointed to a surplus of 5.64 million trips, with inbound foreign arrivals outpacing outbound departures.
This, she said, demonstrates both the growing global appeal of Indonesian destinations and the potential for a stronger tourism foreign exchange balance.
Domestic tourism also posted record highs. Between January and November 2025, Indonesians made 1.09 billion trips, an 18.95 percent increase year-on-year, the highest ever recorded.
“This shows the resilience of domestic tourism, which remains the backbone of the national tourism sector,” Wardhana remarked.
Employment in the tourism industry rose to 25.91 million workers in 2025, an increase of 910,000 compared to the previous year.
Investment also surged, with realized projects reaching Rp53.92 trillion (US$3.18 billion) by the third quarter, up 52.66 percent year-on-year.
Wardhana concluded by noting that the Ministry of Tourism successfully utilized 95.92 percent of its Rp1.48 trillion budget in 2025, underscoring the effective implementation of national tourism development programs.
Translator: Adimas Raditya, Raka Adji
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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