Ministry of Tourism Strengthens Tourism Security, from Regulations to Strict Oversight

The government, through the Ministry of Tourism, continues to strengthen strategic measures to improve the safety and comfort of tourists visiting various destinations in Indonesia. These efforts are carried out comprehensively, from regulations and enhancing human resource capacity to direct field supervision. One of the main steps taken is the preparation of the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Risk Management in Tourism Destinations. This document serves as an important reference for destination managers and local governments in identifying and handling potential risks systematically. In addition, the Ministry of Tourism is developing a tourism crisis management training module. In terms of safety, the government emphasises the importance of improving the quality of tourism human resources through training and certification. Strengthening business standardisation is also carried out, including the implementation of a risk-based licensing system through the integrated online single submission (OSS) platform between central and local governments. Cross-sector coordination is the key. This is reflected in the issuance of the Minister of Tourism’s Circular Letter No. SE/1/HK.01.03./MP/2026, which regulates the organisation of safe and comfortable tourism activities, especially during major holiday moments such as Eid al-Fitr. For the water or aquatic tourism sector, regulations are made stricter. Business actors are required to have workers who understand emergency prevention and handling procedures. In addition, the presence of certified safety guides becomes an important requirement to ensure tourist safety. The application of standards also covers aspects of OHSAS (Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment) as part of risk mitigation. Local governments and destination managers, especially in marine tourism, are asked to actively provide information to tourists regarding dangerous areas, such as sea trenches, and to install no-swimming prohibition signs at vulnerable points. As a form of education, the Ministry of Tourism has conducted outreach to more than 1,000 stakeholders in March 2026. This activity aims to increase understanding of the importance of implementing safety standards in the tourism sector.