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flag Middle East conflict threatens 5,500 daily tourist arrivals and $11.8M in daily earnings, prompting Indonesia to expand visa-free access and boost tourism.

flag Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto warned on March 18, 2026, that the Middle East conflict is disrupting global travel, risking 5,500 lost international tourists daily and up to $11.8 million in daily foreign exchange earnings. flag Disruptions at major airports and rising fuel costs have strained the sector, which contributed 3.97% to GDP in 2025. flag To respond, Indonesia plans to expand its visa-free policy to 20 new countries, promote domestic micro-tourism, open new flight routes, and boost its image as a safe, high-end destination while advancing special economic zones for tourists and remote workers.

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