The Number Of Tourist Visits Targeted To Reach 7 Million During The Implementation Of The 10th WWF In Bali

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) RI Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) targets the number of foreign tourist visits or foreign tourists to reach 7 million during the 10th World Water Forum in Bali on 18-25 May 2024.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno predicts foreign tourists' visits will increase along with the implementation of the international water forum.

"So, we are targeting that maybe last year we managed to get past the magic number 6 million. This year, our target (visin visit) is that God willing, it can go up to 7 million," Sandiaga said in The Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno in Jakarta, quoted on Tuesday, March 26.

Sandiaga also emphasized that visits by domestic tourists or foreign tourists to Bali should also be a concern.

This is because the Island of the Gods itself is still the destination for favorite tourist destinations, especially ahead of the 2024 Eid holiday.

"For foreign tourists, the main goal of the Lebaran holiday is once again still Bali. Please pay attention to this because foreign tourists are equally important (with foreign tourists) because they spend (spending) is extraordinary," he said.

According to Sandiaga, the target set by his party will be achieved if it is supported by all relevant parties. "Hopefully (the target is achieved) with the support of all parties," he added.

For your information, the World Water Council as a world institution that deals with water issues has chosen Indonesia as the host of the 10th World Water Forum in 2024.

This activity will take place at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Nusa Dua, Bali, on May 18-25, 2024.

Later, there will be three discussions in the 10th World Water Forum, namely three topics on thematic, political and regional issues.

In the thematic topic, six subthemes have been determined, namely Water Security and Prosperity, Water for Humans and Nature, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Governance, Cooperation, and Hydro-diplomacy Sustainable Water Finance, Knowledge and Innovation.

Next, regional topics are divided into four regions, namely the Mediterranean, Asia Pacific, Africa and America. Discussions are needed at the regional level, because each region has different uniqueness and challenges about water.

Then, on political topics it is divided into meetings at the level of heads of state, ministers, parliament, local governments and river regional authorities.

The implementation of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali in May is a momentum to increase cooperation for global water management.

By bringing hope that the World Water Forum will become a place for various stakeholders from various countries to share experiences and innovation in responding to a number of water management challenges globally.