Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has officially introduced the 2026 Tourism Safety Program, a strategic effort launched across all 38 provinces to enhance safety protocols at local attractions.
The program reflects a worldwide global shift in tourist expectations, where safety and comfort become just as important as scenic landscapes when choosing a destination.
“Our challenge is no longer just presenting beautiful destinations, but ensuring tourists have a safe, comfortable, and high-quality experience,” said Martini Mohamad Paham, Deputy for Resources and Institutions at the Ministry. “Safety issues have become a crucial factor in tourism competitiveness.”
Training and Risk Mitigation for Local Teams
Using a shared-financing mechanism, the Ministry is delivering instructions structured on risk mitigation and emergency response for tourism and human resources.
This aims to establish uniform safety protocols throughout islands, beaches, volcanoes, and cultural sites—strengthening Indonesia’s global competitiveness.
“We want to ensure every region is ready to run this program optimally,” added Ika Kusuma Permana Sari, Assistant Deputy for Community Capacity Building.
The practice also integrates occupational health and eco-friendly practices.
Cross-Sector Collaboration as Key to Success
Officials emphasized that safety is a collective duty that requires active cooperation between the central government, provincial tourism offices, and local stakeholders.
Martini contacted every provincial tourism head to take the lead as a driving force within their respective regions.
The Ministry remains confident that by improving human resources and strengthening collaboration between central and local governments, the 2026 Safety Program will develop a durable framework for resilient, competitive, and traveler-friendly tourism across the Indonesian archipelago.
Source: ANTARA News, TVRI News
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