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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 65th Palabuhanratu Fishermen's Day Festival is held once again, and it will feature a series of spectacular cultural events. This annual celebration of traditional values takes place from Apr. 20 to May 31, 2025, with the festival's main event on May 21, 2025.
Sukabumi Regency Tourism Office Head Sendi Apriadi said that Palabuhanratu Fishermen's Day is a festival that celebrates coastal communities, and this year's edition gives momentum for the revival of the tourism sector and preserve the local culture of Palabuhanratu District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java.
"This festival is not just a ceremonial event. This is[also] a space for cultural expression that has become a heritage of the Palabuhanratu community," said Sendi on Apr. 15, 2025.
Palabuhanratu Fishermen's Day Committee Head Nandang emphasized that various events have been prepared to enliven the festival. They include cultural carnivals, traditional art performances, folk festivals, to traditional marine rituals. All will be held in gratitude to God for the area's abundant marine products.
“The main event on May 21 will be a traditional ceremony and a procession of offerings to the sea. This is a symbol of respect by the fishermen community to nature,” explained Nandang.
The festival will also be enlivened by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), local music performances, traditional competitions, and coastal culinary offerings. Palabuhanratu Fishermen's Day is expected to boost tourist visits and become a medium for cultural education for the younger generation.
“Don’t miss it! Note the date and be a part of the most iconic cultural moment on the south coast of West Java. Invite family, friends, and colleagues to experience the excitement of the 65th Palabuhanratu Fishermen’s Day!” said Nandang.
