Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno presented the Ministry's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2023. The tourism sector's foreign exchange earnings reached USD 14 billion, significantly surpassing the target. Sandiaga emphasized that the data is provisional and subject to change. Additionally, the export value of creative economy products showed remarkable figures, indicating the sector's potential as a future economic driver for Indonesia.

Furthermore, foreign tourist arrivals exceeded expectations, reaching 11.68 million, with a performance achievement of 194.67%. However, attention is needed regarding the number of domestic tourist movements, which still lag behind targets despite an increase. Sandiaga highlighted the importance of examining this discrepancy in detail, considering that the target for domestic tourist trips in 2023 was nearly double the actual achievement. Overall, the data suggests a positive trajectory for Indonesia's tourism and creative economy sectors, showcasing their resilience and potential for growth. However, continued efforts are necessary to address discrepancies and ensure sustained progress towards the country's economic goals.

Source: https://beritabaru.co/realisasi-devisa-pariwisata-tembus-us-14-miliar/