The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has issued a new circular setting out safety, health and sustainability measures for tourism activities during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period. The guidance is intended to help regional governments, destination managers and tourism operators prepare for increased travel demand, while ensuring visitor safety and service continuity. It also reinforces existing risk-based standards for tourism businesses and disaster preparedness across the country.
Guidance for regional governments and tourism operators
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the circular provides recommendations to ensure destinations are ready for the Eid holiday period, when domestic travel typically increases significantly. The guidance applies to regional administrations, destination managers and other stakeholders involved in tourism services.
“The circular contains recommendations for regional governments, destination managers, and all parties to prepare destinations for the Eid period,” — Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Tourism Minister, Ministry of Tourism
According to the minister, the circular is designed to support the consistent implementation of cleanliness, health, safety and environmental sustainability protocols. These measures align with the risk-based tourism business standards set out in Tourism Minister’s Regulation Number 6 of 2025.
Focus on transport readiness and disaster risk management
The circular calls on regional governments to help ensure the smooth flow of tourism activities during the holiday period. This includes encouraging the use of standard operating procedures, confirming that transport facilities are fit for service, and coordinating with attraction managers to provide rest areas for drivers.
Special attention is given to destinations located in disaster-prone areas. Managers of these sites are urged to prepare early warning systems, mitigation facilities, evacuation routes and clear emergency signage to reduce risks to visitors.
National data on disaster-prone tourist destinations
Wardhana noted that, as of 27 February 2026, 35 provincial governments had completed Disaster-Prone Tourist Destination Data. The dataset covers 4,748 tourist attractions across Indonesia, providing a clearer picture of risk exposure at popular sites.
Of the destinations recorded, 327 are classified as high risk, 1,570 as medium risk and 718 as low risk. A further 2,133 destinations have not yet had their risk status identified, highlighting the need for continued data collection and assessment.
Inspections ahead of the Eid holiday period
In the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr, the Ministry of Tourism has deployed officials to inspect tourist destinations. These inspections are intended to ensure facilities and services are fully prepared to receive visitors and comply with the standards outlined in the circular.
The approach reflects a broader emphasis by the Indonesian government on regulatory oversight and public safety, seen in areas ranging from tourism management to initiatives strengthening digital and social protections, such as efforts to improve child online safety and enhance digital security frameworks.
The full report was originally published by ANTARA News.
