International Tourist Visits Boost Hotel Bookings in Indonesia

Indonesia's hotel sector is poised for a positive impact from an anticipated rise in international tourist arrivals, which is expected to drive up hotel bookings, average room rates, and the duration of guest stays.

According to SiteMinder's mid-year Hotel Booking Trends report, which analyzed bookings between June 1 and September 30, 2026, September bookings are projected to increase by 2.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025. While June, July, and August saw a dip in bookings, leading to a 3.9 percent overall decrease in mid-year demand, the underlying trend for international tourism remains robust.

Fifin Prapmasari, Country Manager for SiteMinder Indonesia, noted that the mid-year lull does not fully represent the industry's situation. She highlighted that international traveler demand, room prices, and length of stay continue to rise, indicating that people are still traveling but are more selective about their destinations and timing. "The mid-year period still holds significant opportunities for hotels in Indonesia," she stated.

Foreign tourists are increasingly willing to spend more, with an average expenditure of Rp4,031,840 per night, a 2 percent increase from last year. July saw the highest price surge, reaching Rp4,299,440 per night. This rise in rates is matched by a higher enthusiasm for travel, extending the average stay to 3.1 nights, a 3 percent annual growth. This places Indonesia among the top Asian countries for longest stays, alongside Thailand.

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The mid-year period still holds significant opportunities for hotels in Indonesia.