Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno Targets Wisman Asal Inggris To Be The Third Most Favorite Position To Indonesia
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno stated that travelers from England have the opportunity to occupy the third position of the largest number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia, where currently occupies the fifth position."This “ Number will continue to be improved as the tourism sector in Indonesia has recovered, due to the success of the government in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic," he said while attending the Indonesian Day event at VinegarOK London, England, in an official statement, quoted from Antara, Wednesday 9 November.In 2019, the visit of British foreign tourists to Indonesia reached 400 thousand. This number is considered to be increased with tourism packages that are more aimed at eco-tourism and wellness tourism, as well as the promotion of the creative economy sector (ekraf) of culinary, fashion, craft, and Indonesian films."I see there are opportunities to rise from fifth position to third position so that this UK is the target of our main market," he said.According to Sandiaga, the implementation of Indonesian Day in London, England is a good momentum as well as an effort to promote Indonesia's tourism and creative economy in the UK.Indonesian Day is a series of events that invite London residents and their surroundings to experience traveling in Indonesia.The event was initiated by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London which took place from 6-8 November 2022.In the event, it was displayed, among others, culinary, fashion, culture, and photography sub-sectors. “ We believe this activity is very appropriate and also at a very strategic time when we have started to rise again opens up opportunities to increase visits from tourists, especially from the UK," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.In addition to attending Indonesian Day, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy also attended the World Travel Market during his visit to London. Indonesia's representation this year is the first time it has physically returned."We bring 36 tourism industry players who will later offer new destinations, both Bali and five super priority destinations, there are Lake Toba, Borobudur, Labuan Bajo, Mandalika, and Likupang. Later we will also bring new approaches such as eco-tourism, sport tourism, and wellness tourism," said the Minister of Tourism.Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno stated that travelers from England have the opportunity to occupy the third position of the largest number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia, where currently occupies the fifth position."This “ Number will continue to be improved as the tourism sector in Indonesia has recovered, due to the success of the government in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic," he said while attending the Indonesian Day event at VinegarOK London, England, in an official statement, quoted from Antara, Wednesday 9 November.In 2019, the visit of British foreign tourists to Indonesia reached 400 thousand. This number is considered to be increased with tourism packages that are more aimed at eco-tourism and wellness tourism, as well as the promotion of the creative economy sector (ekraf) of culinary, fashion, craft, and Indonesian films."I see there are opportunities to rise from fifth position to third position so that this UK is the target of our main market," he said.According to Sandiaga, the implementation of Indonesian Day in London, England is a good momentum as well as an effort to promote Indonesia's tourism and creative economy in the UK.Indonesian Day is a series of events that invite London residents and their surroundings to experience traveling in Indonesia.The event was initiated by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London which took place from 6-8 November 2022.In the event, it was displayed, among others, culinary, fashion, culture, and photography sub-sectors. “ We believe this activity is very appropriate and also at a very strategic time when we have started to rise again opens up opportunities to increase visits from tourists, especially from the UK," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.In addition to attending Indonesian Day, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy also attended the World Travel Market during his visit to London. Indonesia's representation this year is the first time it has physically returned."We bring 36 tourism industry players who will later offer new destinations, both Bali and five super priority destinations, there are Lake Toba, Borobudur, Labuan Bajo, Mandalika, and Likupang. Later we will also bring new approaches such as eco-tourism, sport tourism, and wellness tourism," said the Minister of Tourism.