JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana assessed that Indonesia is increasingly trusted to host various international activities such as music concerts that are able to attract the attention of global tourists.
"For the government, this concert is not just an entertainment event, it is a momentum to show the face of Indonesia as a friendly, creative, safe destination, and ready to welcome the world," said Widiyanti in a post on the official account of the Ministry of Tourism on Instagram which was monitored by ANTARA in Jakarta, Tuesday.
Widiyanti said various music concerts held in Indonesia such as the BTS concert which is planned to be held for three days in Jakarta on December 26, 27 and 29, 2026 are able to attract more foreign tourists, especially the younger generation and the creative community.
The audience who came not only came to enjoy the concert, but also had the potential to become tourists who stayed at hotels, enjoyed culinary, visited cafes, used transportation, shopped for local products, and shared their experiences about Indonesia to the global network.
Therefore, he ensured that the government would support this momentum through strengthening tourism promotion and collaboration with the tourism industry ecosystem.
"The goal is to enrich the visitor's experience while in Indonesia, as well as expanding the economic impact on tourism and creative economy players," he said.
Furthermore, he assessed that the momentum of the arrival of tourists and global attention to this concert will be used to showcase Indonesia's destinations, cuisine, culture, and hospitality through various media platforms that we have. We want every big event to be a good experience for visitors and to provide broad benefits for the community.
Therefore, the government encourages collaboration so that momentum like this can move hotels, restaurants, cafes, transportation, MSMEs, creative economy, and tourist destinations.
With good collaboration between the government, organizers, industry players, and the community, Widiyanti assessed that music tourism (music tourism) can become one of the new strengths of Indonesian tourism.
"Major events must be an unforgettable experience for visitors, while also providing a real impact on the local economy and a positive image of Indonesia in the eyes of the world," added Widiyanti.
On that occasion, he also stated that the Indonesian Government welcomed the plan to hold the BTS concert in Jakarta as one of the major momentum for strengthening Indonesia's image in the eyes of the world.
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