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Indonesia has designated tourism as a primary sector with a strong commitment to integrated infrastructure development and the enhancement of skilled and quality human resources. In 2023, the realization of investment in the tourism sector was predominantly driven by domestic investment (PMDN), reaching Rp 14.9 trillion. The PMDN funds were allocated to various types of businesses, including Rp 8.228 billion for star-rated hotels in West Nusa Tenggara, Rp2.601 billion for tourism areas in DKI Jakarta, and Rp1.656 billion for restaurants in Bali.
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Tourism
Indonesia has designated tourism as a primary sector with a strong commitment to integrated infrastructure development and the enhancement of skilled and quality human resources. In 2023, the realization of investment in the tourism sector was predominantly driven by domestic investment (PMDN), reaching Rp 14.9 trillion. The PMDN funds were allocated to various types of businesses, including Rp 8.228 billion for star-rated hotels in West Nusa Tenggara, Rp2.601 billion for tourism areas in DKI Jakarta, and Rp1.656 billion for restaurants in Bali.
Indonesia has identified 10 priority tourism destinations, including Borobudur, Mandalika, Labuan Bajo, Bromo Tengger Semeru, Thousand Islands, Lake Toba, Wakatobi, Tanjung Lesung, Morotai, and Tanjung Kelayang. Both domestic and international tourists constitute the country’s tourism market potential. In 2023, the number of foreign tourist visits reached 11.68 million, with the largest contributions coming from Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, China, and East Timor. This increase in visits also corresponds with the growth of tourism foreign exchange earnings, which reached US$6.08 billion in the first semester of 2023.
Major provinces attracting international tourists include Bali, DKI Jakarta, Riau Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Java. Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist trips in 2023 reached 749,114,709 trips, with DKI Jakarta, DI Yogyakarta, and East Java having the highest travel ratios.
Aside from the tourism sector, Indonesia’s creative economy sector has also shown significant growth, with exports reaching US$11.82 billion in the first half of 2023. The fashion subsector is the main contributor with US$6.56 billion (55.52 percent), followed by culinary products with US$4.46 billion (37.70 percent), and crafts with US$792.67 million (6.71 percent).
Moreover, the sector has realized US$225.28 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) and US$577.87 million in domestic direct investment (DDI) in the first quarter of 2023 out of the sector’s total target investment of US$2.68 billion in 2022. The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry targets investment in this sector to reach US$6-8 billion, with the hope of creating 4.4 million new jobs in 2024. This investment fund is planned to be allocated for the development of five-star hotel accommodations in super-priority tourism destination areas (DPSP) and 10 other priority tourism destinations.
Meanwhile, realized investments in the tourism sector in 2022 amounted to US$2.33 billion. Furthermore, FDI also contributes significantly, especially reaching Rp8.7 trillion from Singapore amounting to Rp2.458 billion, followed by Hong Kong with Rp1.720 billion, and India with Rp1.385 billion.
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The atmosphere at the culmination of the 2026 Bogor Street Festival (BSF) Cap Go Meh in Bogor City, West Java Province felt warm and festive despite the pouring rain. This festivity was palpable from the courtyard of the Dhanagun Temple all the way along Surya Kencana Road, with its distinctive red ornaments blending with the Ramadan atmosphere.
In the corner of the public bazaar, vendors displayed their wares with smiles. Conversations flowed freely, from prices to family stories, as if this celebration was not just an annual event, but a space for diversity to return. Josepin, a resident of Kemang Residence, viewed this moment as a vibrant portrait of acculturation.
"This event is very good for cultural acculturation, with the [local] Catholics also fasting during Ramadan [in solidarity] with the Muslims," she said on Mar. 3, 2026.
Wiwi Oktavia, another visitor, noted that the bazaar at the Cap Go Meh event is not just a place for transactions, but a space for growth.
"This event is excellent for uniting the nation and a source of prosperity, because the bazaar can bring together MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) to grow and develop," he said.
Meanwhile, BSF Cap Go Meh 2026 Committee Chair Arifin Himawan stated the strength of this festival lies in the sincere participation of its residents. He saw the people's bazaar and cross-community collaboration as a reflection of Bogor City's DNA of tolerance that is nurtured from generation to generation.
People gathered in the Dhanagun Temple area on Mar. 3, 2026, before immersing themselves in the array of arts and culture on offer. It was there that Ramadan and Cap Go Meh were no longer two separate celebrations, but rather a single breath of togetherness that strengthened each other.
Bogor Mayor Dedie A. Rachim emphasized the local government's commitment to continuously creating inclusive spaces for all peoples. For him, the cross-cultural festival is a way to foster empathy and ensure the city grows not only in physical development but also in social maturity.
From the temple courtyards to the bazaar tables, Bogor once again stated a simple but powerful message: that differences are not a reason to distance ourselves, but rather a reason to draw closer, nurturing the same light under the same sky.
