Bromo reopens as Indonesia Tourism Ministry steps up disaster recovery

Labuan Bajo — Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is stepping up recovery work in disaster-hit destinations in eastern Indonesia, with Bromo reopening after wildfire-related closures and Sade Traditional Village in Lombok entering a reconstruction phase, according to official and local reports.

The ministry said the Bromo tourism area reopened after the response phase was completed, following a forest fire in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru area that had suspended tourism activity. RRI reported that the ministry coordinated with the Ministry of Forestry, which manages the area, and that tourists were given information on refunds and rescheduling during the closure.

Separate reporting from RRI and other local outlets showed that Mount Bromo was reopened after safety checks, with the national park authority confirming the return of visitor access in mid-September. A local report said the reopening took effect on 19 September 2026 after a wildfire safety review.

In Lombok, the ministry has also outlined reconstruction support for Sade Traditional Village after a fire on 22 August 2026. RRI said the fire damaged traditional houses and other village facilities, while later reports quoted the ministry as preparing a master plan to restore the village while preserving its cultural character.

The recovery plan for Sade includes coordination with local government, indigenous residents and other partners, according to the reports. The ministry has said the effort will address both physical rebuilding and the village’s social, cultural and economic resilience.

RRI also reported that data dated 27 August showed 75 dwellings were damaged in Sade, along with additional homes outside the hamlet and meeting facilities, with losses estimated at IDR 33.84 billion. The same reporting said the ministry was providing food, logistics, trauma support and technical guidance to local tourism groups.

The broader recovery push comes after a series of disruptions across eastern and central Indonesia, including the Bromo fires and the Sade blaze. Reporting on the ministry’s recovery briefing also referred to destination recovery efforts in other areas, but the confirmed, independently sourced developments in this case are the Bromo reopening and the Sade reconstruction response.

Sources

• RRI.co.id
• HT Syndication / official wire repost
• TravelMarketNews
• Bloomberg Technoz