Menparekraf Optimistic Number Of Tourists Reaches 11 Million Until The End Of 2023

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JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is optimistic that by the end of 2023 the number of foreign tourists (tourists) can pass the number of 11 million tourist visits.

"There is a very strong trend and we pray that by the end of the year we will penetrate the tourist visit of 11 million foreign tourists," said Sandiaga as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, November 20.

Sandiaga said that currently the export of creative economy products is at 11.8 billion US dollars, and the added value of the creative economy also shows a significant amount, which is towards Rp1,300 trillion.

The growth in the added value of the creative economy is in the warehousing, services and other transportation sectors as well as the provision of accommodation, food and beverages.

The results of the Expert Survey for the Outlook of Tourism and Creative Economy in 2024, also mention positive results. Experts assess that the tourism industry and the creative economy show a positive trend.

"36 percent are optimistic that 2024 will be able to get through the numbers before the pandemic," said Sandiaga.

Sandiaga said, foreign exchange from creative economy products has reached 17.4 billion US dollars for this year. The United States is still the largest export destination with superior products such as fashion, craft and culinary.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) targets foreign exchange of creative economy products of US$27 billion by 2024.

"The strategy is to promote one of them with Indonesia's Spice Up The World as well as with programs to encourage creative economy exports," said Sandiaga.