InJourney assesses Middle East conflict as potential threat to tourism sector
Jakarta – PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), or InJourney, has assessed that geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and rising global energy prices pose potential pressures on Indonesia’s aviation and tourism sectors, even as domestic tourism trends continue to demonstrate positive growth.
“We all understand that conditions in energy, exchange rates, and the global situation will certainly have an impact. It is inevitable that there will be an impact, including on aviation,” said Veronica H. Sisilia, Commercial Director of InJourney, during a press conference for InJourney Hospitality held in preparation for the Eid al-Fitr holidays in 1447 Hijri in 2026 at Sarinah Building on Monday.
She noted that global dynamics, including surges in world oil prices and currency depreciation, will generally impact the transportation and travel industries.
Nevertheless, she stated that the domestic tourism sector remains relatively resilient. Based on internal data, growth in domestic tourists in 2025 reached approximately 14.4 per cent, with movement totalling 101 million trips.
Veronica said the company hopes that this growth trend can serve as a support mechanism should international markets face pressure due to geopolitical circumstances.
“We hope domestic tourism remains strong. That is one of the foundations of the tourism sector at present,” she said.
She added that InJourney, which manages an ecosystem encompassing airports, destinations, and hotels, continues to prepare strategies based on cultural strengths and national priority destinations to maintain tourism appeal amid global uncertainty.
InJourney projects that tourist movement during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period in 2026 will continue to show positive trends given the extended holiday break and increased interest in domestic travel.
“Domestic tourism is, regardless of what InJourney prepares, rooted in culture and what we have in Indonesian culture. Hopefully this remains good, everything runs smoothly and safely. And again, as a service provider, we want everyone to enjoy travelling with peace of mind,” she said.