AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSaudi-Indonesia Tourism Push: Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are renewing efforts to boost two-way visitor flows, including expanding experiences for Hajj and Umrah travelers beyond Mecca and Medina. Jakarta Sports Tourism: The 2026 BTN Jakarta International Marathon (JAKIM) drew 45,500 runners, including 1,012 international participants, underlining Jakarta’s growing appeal for sports events. Airfare Relief Talks: Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is working with the Transportation Ministry to tackle rising aviation fuel costs and keep domestic travel affordable, including a fuel surcharge policy allowing up to 50% of the upper fare limit. Clean Tourism Rollout: The Tourism Ministry is intensifying its Clean Tourism Movement nationwide, focusing on waste reduction, less single-use plastic, better cleanliness facilities, and stronger local governance. Shopping Tourism Plan: Indonesia is mapping regional “local product” shopping hubs (starting with Jakarta, Bandung, Batam, Bali, Medan, Surabaya) to extend stays and lift international arrivals. Bali Waste Rules: Bali is moving toward mandatory waste sorting from July 1, as authorities push for better destination reputation. Rail Network Expansion: Indonesia targets a 10,524 km national railway network to cut logistics costs and improve connectivity, with passenger numbers rising 8.8% in the latest data. Travel Safety/Enforcement: Sabah immigration detained 86 undocumented migrants in Kota Kinabalu, while Indonesia-related ASEAN diplomacy continues to draw scrutiny after a Myanmar visit.
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