Hotels Empty! BPS Reveals Occupancy Drops to 44.89%, Here's the Culprit

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reports that the room occupancy rate (TPK) or occupancy of star-rated hotels in February 2026 experienced a decline, reflecting a slowdown in tourism and hospitality sector activities.

BPS Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics Ateng Hartono revealed that the TPK or occupancy of star-rated hotels in February 2026 was recorded at 44.89%.

“The TPK for Star-Classified Hotels in February 2026 reached 44.89 percent, experiencing a month-to-month or monthly decline of 2.64 percent. Meanwhile, year-on-year, it declined by 2.32 percent,” Ateng stated during a press conference on Wednesday (1/4/2026).

This decline occurred both monthly (month-to-month) and annually (year-on-year), indicating pressure on hotel occupancy levels at the start of the year.

Most Regions Decline, Only a Handful Increase

BPS data shows that the downward trend occurred in almost all regions of Indonesia. Compared to January 2026, the majority of provinces experienced a decline in TPK for star-rated hotels.

“Most provinces experienced a decline in TPK for Star Hotels in February 2026 compared to January 2026. Only 10 provinces recorded an increase,” he explained.

Spatially, this decline is evident across various regions, from Sumatra, Java, to eastern Indonesia.

Although nationally down, some areas still recorded high occupancy rates. BPS noted the highest TPK or occupancy for star-rated hotels in West Kalimantan (56.27%), Bali (55.44%), and DKI Jakarta (51.72%).

These figures indicate that economic activity centres and major tourist destinations remain supports for hotel occupancy.

Effects of Christmas-New Year Holidays & Ramadan Pressure Occupancy

BPS explains that the decline in occupancy rates is inseparable from seasonal factors, particularly the end of the long holiday period.

“The decline in the Star Hotel TPK figures is generally influenced by the peak season, the Christmas and New Year holidays, as well as extreme weather conditions that also affect the decline in tourist visits for stays at Star Hotels,” Ateng clarified.

In addition, the Ramadan momentum is also said to influence public travel patterns.

“Additionally, Ramadan 2026, which begins on 18 or 19 February 2026, makes tourists tend to restrain themselves, in preparation for Ramadan,” he continued.

Star Hotels Still Superior

Furthermore, BPS also recorded that overall, the occupancy rate of star-rated hotels is still higher than non-starred hotels and other accommodations in almost all provinces.

“It can be seen that the TPK for star hotels is generally higher than the TPK for non-star hotels,” he concluded.