Bali Domestic Tourist Visits Fall 15 Percent in September

Denpasar — Domestic tourist visits to Bali fell by up to 15 percent in September 2026, according to the Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI). The group attributed the decline to high airfares, fewer meetings and other MICE activities held by the central government in the regions, and weaker national economic conditions.

The change comes as foreign tourist visits remained stable, supported by the high frequency of international flights to Bali. PHRI Bali said average hotel occupancy was 70 percent to 73 percent from January through June 2026, before rising to 80 percent to 90 percent in July and August.

Why the September decline matters to Bali visitors

For foreign residents and visitors, the report describes a weaker domestic market rather than a broad fall in demand for Bali. International arrivals remained stable, while the island’s hotels recorded stronger occupancy during the July-August high season. The reported causes also show why airfare levels can affect domestic travel more directly: higher ticket prices raise the total cost of a trip for people travelling from other parts of Indonesia.

PHRI Bali deputy chairman I Gusti Agung Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya said the September decline affected domestic visitors specifically. The group’s figures refer to the regional average hotel occupancy rate across Bali, rather than to every individual property. Occupancy reached 70 percent to 73 percent during the first half of 2026 and 80 percent to 90 percent in July and August, according to PHRI Bali.

The reports did not state a further measure or timetable for the domestic tourism decline. They presented the September figure alongside stable international arrivals and the occupancy figures for the preceding months.

Sources

• Tribun Bali — Indonesian news report
• detikBali — Indonesian news report
• rri.co.id
• gobaligo.id
• pantau.com