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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.
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.
Disruptions at major airports and rising fuel costs have strained the sector, which contributed 3.97% to GDP in 2025.
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.
El conflicto de Oriente Medio amenaza a 5.500 llegadas diarias de turistas y $11.8M en ganancias diarias, lo que lleva a Indonesia a expandir el acceso sin visado y a impulsar el turismo.