Hotel Occupancy in Banten Affected Following Anak Krakatau Eruption

The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) in Banten has stated that some visitors have cancelled their room reservations due to the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. PHRI claims misinformation has caused fear among potential guests.

‘Because it was exaggerated by some unclear information, it ultimately had a bit of an impact on guests who had already booked in the Anyer Beach area,’ said PHRI Banten Treasurer, Herlina, on Thursday (9/7/2026). ‘From information shared by colleagues, there are several hotels that have had bookings cancelled, even though a deposit had been paid,’ she added.

According to Herlina, some visitors have also rescheduled their trips while waiting to see the condition of Mount Anak Krakatau. She emphasised that despite the eruption, conditions along the coast remain safe. ‘Some have changed their dates, saying they will come once it is safe. But it actually is safe, even though there is an eruption,’ she said. ‘It is far away. The material also falls into the sea.’

Nevertheless, she noted that the number of cancellations is less than 10 per cent and that tourist areas in Anyer remain busy. ‘From what I see, during this holiday period it is fine, everything is crowded,’ she said.

Meanwhile, an officer at the Mount Anak Krakatau Observation Post, Anggi Nuryo Saputro, stated that the current potential for a tsunami is different from the 2018 event. The 2018 tsunami was triggered by a flank collapse of Mount Anak Krakatau, which caused the mountain’s height to drop from around 338 metres above sea level to approximately 157 metres.

‘According to experts in Bandung, the potential is different from 2018. Back then, the height was around 330 metres. Now it is 157. So the tsunami threat is not like 2018,’ Anggi said. He confirmed the potential is currently small. The status of Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III (Alert), with fluctuating activity. ‘Sometimes it goes up, sometimes down. Today there have been no eruptions. Yesterday there were seven,’ he said.