US–Israel–Iran conflict, Bali's tourism remains stable, says Tourism Minister

Bali’s tourism condition remains stable amid global geopolitical developments, including the US–Israel–Iran conflict intensifying in the Middle East since late February 2026. Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that the government continues to monitor international developments carefully, especially potential impacts on mobility of global travellers. ‘We monitor the global situation very seriously. However field data show that Bali’s tourism performance in recent weeks remains stable, with hotel occupancy rates kept intact,’ Widiyanti said in an official statement on Thursday (5/3/2026). ARS emphasised that although the number of Middle Eastern tourist visits to Bali tends to decline, this does not have a significant impact on Bali’s hotel occupancy. ‘So it’s still 60 percent (occupancy), the situation is normal and conducive. It does not have a greater or lesser effect because the number of tourists who cancel with those stranded here is the same,’ ARS said when contacted by Kompas.com on Wednesday (4/3/2026). Meanwhile, 36 percent of hotels have reached occupancy rates of 70–80 percent. This data shows that the majority of properties remain in the mid-to-high occupancy category, indicating relatively strong market performance. Even though there are variations in occupancy rates among properties, overall tourism activity still shows stability. ‘This shows that Bali remains a destination trusted and sought after by world travellers,’ Widiyanti said. ‘The Ministry of Tourism is optimistic that with the appeal of the destination, quality travel experiences, and close cooperation between government and industry, Indonesia remains in a strong position as a destination of choice for global travellers amid the evolving global dynamics,’ she concluded.