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    "data": {
        "id": 1768213,
        "msgid": "1-600-unlicensed-accommodations-to-be-removed-from-ota-platforms-by-1-august-2026-1779888219",
        "date": "2026-05-27 14:06:00",
        "title": "1,600 Unlicensed Accommodations to Be Removed from OTA Platforms by 1 August 2026",
        "author": "Ni Nyoman Wira Widyanti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is set to remove approximately 1,600 unlicensed accommodations from major OTA platforms by 1 August 2026, following a collaboration with online travel agencies and local governments since March 2025. The move aims to enforce business permit requirements, with villa accommodations showing the highest growth rate at 76.4%. Tourists are advised to check with OTAs regarding bookings, as each platform has its own policies.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Around 1,600 unlicensed accommodations or\nlodging facilities are at risk of being removed from Online Travel Agent\n(OTA) platforms by early August 2026, specifically on Saturday, 1 August\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, these thousands of accommodations will no longer be\navailable on OTA platforms such as tiket.com, Traveloka, Agoda,\nTrip.com, and Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn 1 August, we will send the list to each OTA to commence\ndelisting, but if they obtain their permits within two months, the\nnumber could be reduced,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>For tourists who have already booked unlicensed accommodations on OTA\nplatforms, Widiyanti advises contacting their respective OTAs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey should check with each online travel agent, as each has its own\npolicy,\u201d she suggested.<\/p>\n<p>Among all categories, villa accommodations recorded the highest\ngrowth, with a 76.4% increase.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Ministry of Tourism has collaborated with OTAs and\nlocal governments to conduct accommodation permit data collection since\nMarch 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration includes awareness campaigns on permit\nrequirements, distribution of business registration forms, and a target\nthat all tourism accommodations marketed via OTAs must have permits by\nSunday, 30 June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation providers or merchants who believe they have met permit\nrequirements or are still in the verification process can submit\ncomplaints or objections until July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This system will ensure all accommodations marketed through digital\nplatforms obtain a Business Permit (Perizinan Berusaha).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/1-600-unlicensed-accommodations-to-be-removed-from-ota-platforms-by-1-august-2026-1779888219",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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