JAKARTA - Micro-tourism is an option for some people to continue to enjoy the Christmas and New Year holidays without having to dig too deep into their pockets.
The end of the year holidays are generally a moment for some people to spend time on vacation. However, in the current situation, where economic uncertainty is felt by almost everyone, going on vacation is a luxury for some.
This is reflected in the results of the Kompas survey period 10-13 November 2025, where 40 percent of respondents from 503 respondents said they would not go on vacation this year. Almost 50 percent of respondents cited financial problems or expensive vacation costs.
However, this does not mean that people stay silent. They actually outwit the Christmas and New Year holidays by changing the way they travel, one of which is a short vacation.
"The need for tourism is increasing. There is a trend of increasing tourists within the province itself. This makes sense," said Gadjah Mada University tourism researcher Mohamad Yusuf.
Destination Exploration AroundStill according to the Kompas poll, as many as 21.3 percent of respondents still travel to their home city when asked about their plans for the holidays this year. That means, they choose tourist activities around the city where they currently live.
Meanwhile, as many as 9.5 percent answered that they traveled to their hometowns, another 18.2 percent to other cities, and three percent to abroad. The rest chose not to travel as much as 38.4 percent.
In traveling, transportation and accommodation are two components that suck in the highest costs in vacation. The farther the tourist destination is proportional to the cost of transportation needed. Likewise, the longer the duration of the vacation, the higher the accommodation costs.
To circumvent this, residents change the way they travel by choosing destinations that are close to their place of residence or what is known as micro-tourism.
This is reflected in the data of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Nusantara Tourist Statistics. During 2023-2024, the proportion of intra-provincial tourist trips increased by 17.8 percent. In 2023, as many as 55.2 percent of tourists traveled within the province. Meanwhile, in 2024, the proportion rose to 73 percent.
Citing the Ministry of Tourism's website, micro-tourism is a style of traveling with a focus on exploring destinations around the place of residence, both in the city and in areas that are easily accessible in a short time.
This concept is said to be suitable for people who want to be economical, do not have long holidays, but want an unforgettable vacation experience.
The Spread of Local Tourism is UnevenThere are many activities that can be done in micro-tourism, including hunting for local culinary, visiting the city park, staying at a hotel that offers an exciting experience, visiting museums, and traveling around the city by public transportation.
Even so, the uneven choice of local tourist destinations in each region can be an obstacle for residents who plan to do micro-tourism. For areas with abundant tourist destinations, it may not be difficult to do micro-tourism. Sebeliknya, those who live in areas that don't have many tourist options, micro-tourism becomes a distinctive mark.
BPS data in 2023 showed that as many as 20 provinces only have tourist attractions, nature, culture, and artificial less than 50 destinations. In South Papua and West Papua, respectively, there are three and four destinations. Meanwhile, Jambi and Kalimantan have 24 destinations each, Aceh 33 destinations, and South Sumatra 49 destinations.
Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces that have more than 100 destinations. The majority are in Java and the rest are in North Sumatra 239 locations, West Sumatra (105), Lampung (130), and Bali (247).
From exploring local tourism in their own area, the concept of micro-tourism has a number of benefits, such as supporting the local economy, being environmentally friendly, and providing an authentic experience that is hard to forget.
Micro-tourism creates community-based economic opportunities, such as homestay management, handcraft making, and others.
With the approach of micro-tourism, another impact is that village resources can be utilized more optimally. Agricultural products, natural materials, to community creativity can be processed into economically valuable products.
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