YOGYAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno stated that Yogyakarta was chosen as the location for the 2023 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF).
Yogyakarta is considered qualified because it has MICE infrastructure readiness (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) for international meetings at the ministerial level.
These readiness include the willingness of human resources, the provision of accommodation, the provision of large-scale exhibition land, tourist attractions that include the authenticity of condensed culture, distinctive culinary, and natural destinations.
"Why Yogyakarta? Because I also chose it. I am very happy with Yogyakarta, and Yogyakarta ngenin,” he said in The Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno through an official statement, Antara, Friday, November 11.
Currently, Indonesia is the Chair of the ASEAN Tourism Forum and hosts the 2023 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) which will be held on February 2-5, 2023 in Yogyakarta with the theme “ASEAN: A Journey totensive Destinations ”.
A number of preparations are said to have been made, including the preparation of hotels in Yogyakarta for the readiness of Yogyakarta International Airport, and the opening of direct flight access to and from Yogyakarta.
"What's interesting is that Yogyakarta International Airport is the most ready. So when I land there like a world-class international airport, we hope there will be more direct flights to support the success of the 2023 earthquake," Sandiaga said.
Preparations for the 2023 meeting were carried out with industry and local governments (Pemda), such as the commitment of the Yogyakarta Special Region Government to renovate the Jogja Expo Center for the implementation of the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) which is targeted to be completed in December 2022. In addition, the readiness of the Yogyakarta HR as a Liaison Officer (LO) for the Senior Officials level.
“ Then there is also support for MSMEs (Local Small and Medium Micro Enterprises for the provision of souvenirs for delegates, and the commitment of the DIY Regional Government to host the Royal dinner agenda with Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono at the Yogyakarta Palace,” said Menparekraf.
Chairman of the DIY Regional Tourism Promotion Agency Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Bendara hopes that 2023 will become a gateway to becoming a leading destination in Southeast Asia.
"This “ Readiness is approaching 70 percent more and hopefully until we meet in Yogyakarta, of course, Yogyakarta is very ready for the MICE location, and this is the gateway to our program in 2025, which is one of the leading destinations in Southeast Asia,” he said.
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