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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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Legendary German band Boney M amazed their audience at Pullman Jakarta Central Park in West Jakarta Administrative City, Jakarta with its concert on Jan. 10, 2024. The concert was part of the "Boney M - 50th Anniversary Tour" celebration of the band, which has made its mark in music history since debuting in 1975.
Known for reggae, funk, and disco music, Boney M is still able to present a spectacular performance years removed from its heyday. On that joyful night, Boney M, with original member Maizie Williams, performed several of their international hits, such as Sunny, Daddy Cool, Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday, Ma Baker, and Malaika.
They also performed No Woman No Cry, popularized by legendary reggae musician Bob Marley, with their distinctive arrangement that invited cheers from the audience. The concert was not only a nostalgic event for old fans, but also attracted the attention of the youn people who also felt the energy of Boney M's music.
Maizie Williams' interaction with the audience also added to the excitement of the concert. She greeted the audience warmly and raised their spirits by inviting them to sing along. Cheers and applause echoed every time Boney M performed their iconic songs.
Boney M continued their performance with other hits, such as Baby Do You Wanna Bump, Brown Girl in the Ring, and Rasputin. The stunning performance ended with the closing song Rivers of Babylon, pleasing the audience and leading them to give a standing ovation as a form of appreciation for the legendary band.
Boney M is known as one of the music groups that has succeeded in bringing the disco and reggae genres to the international stage, with a major influence in various parts of the world including Asia. This concert proved that Boney M still has extraordinary appeal, even though it has been five decades since they reached the peak of their popularity.
The high enthusiasm of the audience shows that their music remains relevant, and Boney M's legacy will continue to be remembered in the music world. In addition, the success of this concert also shows how big the influence of Boney M's music is in Indonesia.
