Kemenparekraf Holds Rakornas Parekraf, These Are 3 Issues Discussed

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno said he would discuss three main issues at the 2022 National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) of tourism and creative economy (Parekraf).

According to the plan, the Parekraf National Coordination Meeting will take place on 15-16 December 2022 in a hybrid manner in Jakarta with the theme "Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism and Creative Economy Transformation".

The first issue that will be discussed is regarding the transformation of the parekraf program which is in line with the results of the agenda of the 2022 G20 Presidency in order to strengthen health pillars, digital transformation, and sustainable development (green energy).

"As well as Indonesia's strategic position as Chair of ASEAN 2023 to support job creation, business opportunities, and job opportunities," Sandiaga said in a written statement, Tuesday, December 13.

In addition, the 2022 Parekraf National Coordination Meeting will also discuss the synergy space and collaboration of tourism strategic programs and the creative economy in 2023, including Intellectual Property (IP) Based Financing, tourist villages, creative villages/cities/cities, development of superior creative economy products, creative and creative MSMEs, Proud to Travel in Indonesia, as well as the development and development of five Super Priority Destinations.

"The last issue is to encourage the movement of Indonesian tourists and foreign tourists who are safe, comfortable, and resilient while still paying attention to health protocols and management of tourism and disaster crises," said Sandiaga.

This is expected to be supported by various parties and stakeholders from ministries/agencies, local governments, industries, communities, and media to encourage the transformation of the development of the tourism sector, especially its impact on economic revival and job opening.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive of the 2022 Parekraf National Coordination Meeting, Frans Teguh, said that the activity would be opened with exposure from a number of ministries/agencies to the development of the tourism and creative sector, starting from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment to the Ministry of Finance.

In addition, there will also be sharing insights from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the World Bank Executive Director, as well as representatives from New Zealand and the Pacific.

"Later on, there will also be launching several initiatives and signing of the MoU between the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and a number of parties in supporting the development of tourism and the country's creative economy," he said.