Wamenpar: BBTF 2025 Becomes A Moment To Increase Tourist Visits To Indonesia

Wamenpar Ni Luh Puspa (center) at a press conference Road to BBTF 2025 at Griya Santrian Beach Resort & Spa, Sanur, Denpasar (Doc, Kemenpar)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Tourism (Wamenpar) Ni Luh Enik Ermawati or familiarly called Ni Luh Puspa fully supports the implementation of the Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2025 as a moment to increase tourist visits, both domestic and foreign to Indonesia, especially to Bali.

"BBTF is one of the largest travel fairs in Indonesia, which from year to year (tourist visits) continues to grow and this is also one of Indonesia's promotional media which is considered effective," said Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa at a press conference Road to BBTF 2025 at Griya Santrian Beach Resort & Spa, Sanur, Denpasar, Saturday (22/3/2025).

Ni Luh Puspa said the Ministry of Tourism provides full support for the implementation of BBTF 2025 initiated by the Association of The Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA). The hope is that BBTF 2025 can bring more quality tourists to Indonesia.

"I believe and believe BBF can contribute greatly to bringing in foreign tourists this year," he said.

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of ASITA Bali as well as the Chief Executive of BBTF 2025, I Putu Winastra, said that there are three main programs that will be presented at the event which will be held on 11-13 June 2025.

The three events in question are Post Tour Signature, Talkshow and Knowledge Sharing, as well as Networking & Exhibition to expand international networks, especially in promoting Indonesian tourism to the public in 38 countries participating in this event.

Every BBTF implementation of potential business to business transactions has increased 10-13 percent from previous years. This figure shows global commitment and trust in BBTF events as well as shows extraordinary potential for the growth of the Indonesian tourism industry," said Winastra.