New Capital Set to Become Center for Responsible Tourism and Creative Enterprise
Jakarta. According to Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno, sustainable tourism and a creative economy would be embraced by the future capital, Nusantara.
Sandiaga declared lately that Nusantara would welcome eco-tourism.
Recent research was done to explore the possibility of creating seamless, sustainable travel in Nusantara. While glamping and ecotourism are becoming more popular, a huge resort model will not be adopted by the city's tourism industry. The quality sustainability concept will be embraced by Nusantara's tourist and creative economy trend, according to Sandiaga.
The ministry has established a number of efforts to achieve this goal. The ministry plans to conduct four of the aforementioned "tourism awareness movement" events in and around East Kalimantan this year. In addition, there are numerous programs pertaining to the development of human capital.
"In the hotel and restaurant industry, this begins with technical guidance, certification, and proficiency. Initiatives for culinary training and expertise in the video animation subsector are also available. Baristas have received [our] instruction," Sandiaga said.
In addition, the government is attempting to promote "creative regencies/cities" and "tourist villages," according to Sandiaga. Additionally, the ministry has set aside money to promote popular tourist locations in 2023 and 2024.
"In Samarinda, we are also supporting the sample or self-evaluation for creative districts/cities. And ideally, one [creative district/city] can be established in each of the other East Kalimantan cities. Sandiaga stated, "We aim to fortify the destination governance network established in Balikpapan and Kutai Kartanegara.
Nusantara has successfully negotiated investment agreements in the creative economy sector of Rp 5.3 trillion. According to Sandiaga, the Pakuwon Group will provide about Rp 5 trillion, and Jambuluwuk will contribute Rp 300 billion. This June, the ministry will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in an effort to draw investors to Nusantara for high-caliber, environmentally friendly tourism initiatives.
"We will assist in creating travel packages, such as the Tapak Raja tourist village package, and advertising visits to Maratua in Bali and Jakarta. Speaking on the government's intentions to draw tourists to the new capital, Sandiaga stated, "We will also host the Nusantara Expo."