The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno has rekindled optimism for Indonesia's economic revival through the tourism sector. He said it would encourage the development of sustainable tourism investment. "We will continue to encourage the development of sustainable tourism investment that brings prosperity to the community," said Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno as reported by Antara on Tuesday (3/5/2022).
Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno on Tuesday (3/5/2022), left for New York, United States to attend the invitation of the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "I will attend the invitation from the Chair of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid. This time in the High-Level Thematic Debate event," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno. In his invitation this time, he will be the key spokesperson who will explain the development of tourist villages and an equitable economy. for all levels of society. In addition, Sandiaga will also discuss community-based tourism which is implemented in the tourism village development program. "This is in accordance with the strategic plan of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), namely as an effort to restore the quality and fair world tourism sector for people's welfare," he said. According to the schedule, discussions related to tourism at the UN General Assembly will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the UN headquarters, New York, United States.
Previously, Sandiaga said the growth of tourist villages was a symbol of the revival of the Indonesian economy. The growth and development of tourist villages will increase people's income, both in the field of work and SMEs, thus making the Indonesian economy rise. Sandiaga Uno considers tourist villages to be one of the alternative natural tourist destinations that offer unique experiences for tourists with the characteristics of local products and local attractions.
