TRIBUN-BALI reports that Bali Governor Wayan Koster projects\ninternational tourist arrivals to Bali will reach between 7.1 million\nand 7.2 million in 2026.<\/p>\n
This figure is expected to surpass the 7.04 million total recorded in\n2025.<\/p>\n
Koster shared this optimistic projection while opening the 15th\nRegional Conference (Musda XV) of the Association of the Indonesian\nTours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Bali, held at the InterContinental\nBali Hotel in Jimbaran on Friday, 16 October 2026.<\/p>\n
Koster said this upward trend in international arrivals was supported\nby figures recorded through the end of September 2026, which showed a\nsignificant year-on-year increase.<\/p>\n
\u201dFrom January to 30 September 2026, the number of international\ntourist arrivals reached 5.2 million. This represents a year-on-year\nincrease compared to the same period in 2025. Based on current data, I\nestimate that by the end of this year, international arrivals will\nexceed the 2025 total, reaching 7,050,000 visitors. We are looking at\napproximately 7.1 million to 7.2 million arrivals,\u201d Koster told the\nASITA Assembly.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the same occasion, Koster highlighted the significant\nrole Bali\u2019s tourism sector plays in the economy at both the regional and\nnational levels. Tourism accounts for approximately 66 percent of Bali\u2019s\neconomy and generates nearly 45 percent of all foreign tourist visits to\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
With average tourist spending averaging US$122 per day, the foreign\nexchange generated by Bali\u2019s tourism sector is estimated to hit Rp 176\ntrillion, contributing around 55 percent of Indonesia\u2019s total\ntourism-related foreign exchange earnings.<\/p>\n
This substantial figure, says Koster, warrants greater attention from\nthe central government. \u201cThis small island makes a massive contribution\nto Indonesia\u2019s tourism foreign exchange earnings. I consistently\nhighlight and communicate this to ensure the existence of a national\npolicy framework that acknowledges and takes into account the scale of\nBali\u2019s contribution to the tourism sector,\u201d stated Koster.<\/p>\n
He added that Bali\u2019s tourism strength lies in its culture and\ntraditions.<\/p>\n
Consequently, business operators are urged not to pursue financial\ngain in isolation, but also to help preserve the region\u2019s cultural\nroots.<\/p>\n
\u201dWe must be grateful that small Bali is blessed with exceptional\ncustoms, traditions, and culture. These attributes give Bali its\npowerful appeal, earning it the love and admiration of people worldwide.\nTherefore, we must understand how to build, safeguard, and nurture\nBali\u2019s tourism,\u201d the Governor explained.<\/p>\n
Beyond the growth in foreign tourist numbers, Koster emphasized the\nimportance of creating an orderly and fair tourism business\necosystem.<\/p>\n
The Bali Provincial Government is closely watching the proliferation\nof unlicensed tourism accommodations and facilities marketed via online\ntravel agent (OTA) platforms, as these pose a potential threat to\ncompliant business operators.<\/p>\n
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