Tourism Ministry opens investment opportunities outside Bali for equitable distribution

Bali (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism has opened investment opportunities in the tourism sector for investors in various potential regions of Indonesia outside Bali, aiming for equitable and sustainable tourism investment.

“Indonesia is not just Bali. We have many top destinations with huge tourism and investment potential awaiting responsible and sustainable development,” said Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana at the Investor Roundtable 2026 held in Bali, in a press release received in Jakarta on Saturday.

The Ministry is actively gathering input from investors, local governments, associations, and tourism industry players regarding on-the-ground challenges and required support to strengthen the tourism investment climate. This feedback will be crucial in formulating future green, inclusive, competitive, and equitable tourism investment policies.

“These figures reflect growing international confidence in Indonesia as a tourism destination and investment hub, with Bali remaining the heart of national tourism growth,” the Minister said.

However, the high concentration of investments in areas like Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Ubud underscores the need for a balanced investment strategy to ensure wider economic benefits of tourism across Indonesia.

As concrete steps, the Ministry prioritises developing 10 Priority Tourism Destinations and other Regenerative Tourism Destinations as new growth hubs to expand economic benefits, create jobs, and improve community welfare nationwide.

These efforts align with global tourism trends emphasising sustainability, wellness tourism, and authentic, meaningful travel experiences.

Widiyanti also outlined plans for an API-based verification system to ensure all accommodations marketed via digital platforms hold business permits, aiming to enhance the accommodation sector’s business ecosystem governance, particularly in Bali.

“We consider this input invaluable, not only for strengthening Bali’s tourism investment ecosystem but also as crucial learning for developing the 10 priority tourism destinations and other regenerative tourism sites,” Rizki said.

The government is focusing on developing 10 Priority Tourism Destinations (DPP) as new growth centres and three Regenerative Tourism Destinations (DPR) for environmental and local economic recovery.

The 10 DPP locations include Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Borobudur (Central Java), Mandalika (West Nusa Tenggara), Labuan Bajo (East Nusa Tenggara), Likupang (North Sulawesi), Tanjung Kelayang (Bangka Belitung), Bromo Tengger Semeru (East Java), Wakatobi (Southeast Sulawesi), Morotai (North Maluku), and Raja Ampat (West Papua).

Meanwhile, the three DPR locations are Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.