Thousands Seek Tourism Jobs at Bandung Recruitment Fair Offering 6,000 Positions

Thousands of aspiring tourism professionals from across Indonesia converged on the Poltekpar NHI Bandung campus for the Grand Recruitment IKA NHI 2026 event, held from June 8-9, 2026. The two-day fair offered a significant number of opportunities, with over 6,000 positions available within the burgeoning tourism sector.

According to Tantowi Yahya, Chairman of IKA NHI, the event was designed to connect job seekers with a wide array of employers. "There are 6,000 job opportunities in the tourism sector. We expect around 2,000 job seekers, both from NHI and the general public. This is an opportunity for everyone," Yahya stated at the opening of The 1st International Hospitality and Tourism Grand Recruitment IKA NHI on Monday, June 8, 2026. He emphasized that the recruitment was open to all candidates, not just NHI graduates.

The recruitment drive featured more than 100 companies, primarily hotels, utilizing around 30 booths. Notably, international companies were also present, offering positions to Indonesian talent. Yahya highlighted the strategic importance of tourism graduates, noting the industry's current demand for trained workers in various roles, both domestically and internationally. He specifically pointed to the growing demand for wellness tourism professionals, such as spa therapists, whose skills are highly valued globally.

Yahya expressed confidence in the tourism industry's post-pandemic recovery, describing it as one of the fastest-rebounding sectors. He believes that pent-up travel demand and accumulated savings will drive a significant return to tourism. "People are tired of being confined for two years due to the pandemic, and their money has been saved. They want to travel, to see the world," he explained, predicting a swift bounce-back for the industry and a subsequent increase in workforce needs. He also underscored the direct economic impact of tourism on local communities, benefiting artisans, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses, unlike other industries where revenue distribution can be more centralized.