Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s deputy tourism minister inspected safety and security conditions at several major tourist destinations in Bali ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday, as authorities prepare for a surge in domestic travel during one of the country’s busiest tourism periods.Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa said the inspection aimed to ensure destinations were ready to handle rising visitor numbers while maintaining safety and comfort for tourists.“Besides monitoring the current situation, we are also ensuring the readiness of destinations ahead of the Eid holiday, particularly in terms of tourist safety and security. During this period, we expect a surge in tourist visits,” Puspa said in a statement on Saturday.During her working visit to Bali, she assessed several popular tourist sites to check preparedness for the expected influx of visitors.The Eid holiday is considered one of the peak travel seasons for domestic tourism in Indonesia, with Bali remaining one of the most visited destinations.Sites inspected during the visit included Uluwatu Temple, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Melasti Beach and Kuta Beach.At each location, the deputy minister reviewed several operational aspects, including visitor management systems, service readiness, cleanliness, safety standards and risk mitigation measures.Authorities also examined preparedness for potential extreme weather conditions that could affect tourism activities in open coastal areas.The Tourism Ministry has issued a circular to regional governments, tourism associations and industry operators urging them to ensure tourism activities remain safe, comfortable and well managed during the Eid holiday period.The ministry said coordinated efforts between local governments and tourism businesses are essential to maintain service quality while accommodating increased tourist arrivals.General manager of the Uluwatu Temple tourism area I Wayan Wijana said site managers have prepared facilities to handle a possible 30 percent to 50 percent increase in visitors.“Eid al-Fitr is an opportunity to boost visits, especially from domestic tourists. We expect around 5,000 to 6,000 visitors per day,” he said.Management has improved supporting infrastructure including toilets, waste management systems, evacuation routes, gathering points and visitor flow arrangements.Wijana added that staff have also taken preventive measures to reduce potential hazards, such as trimming tree branches to avoid falling debris during strong winds.Because Uluwatu is an open natural area overlooking the sea, managers are also monitoring weather conditions closely to ensure visitor safety.