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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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June 26, 2025

The Eksotika Bromo Festival returns to the sand dunes of Mount Bromo in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, on June 21-22, 2025. The event featured a variety of arts and culture activities, including music, dance, and traditional arts performances from various regions.

During Eksotika Bromo 2025, the audience was entertained with various performances such as the Eksotika Bromo welcome music, Gunung Sari dance, Olivia Zalianty's performance, and Kidung Tengger opera.

Several art studios such as Bungo Serangkai, Nanggala, Lab Remo, Sekar Arum and Seruni participated in presenting dances and other traditional arts at the festival.

In addition, line dance performances and art performances from Satria Nusantara enlivened the event. The stunning performances were set against the backdrop of the beauty of Mt. Bromo

Sutarno, an audience from Dringu District, Probolinggo Regency, admitted that he was impressed by the variety of performances. He added that the event was very stunning, and it was able to add to the beauty of Mt. Bromo's panorama.

"Lively and entertaining. Attractions from local and out-of-town cultures are very stunning, complementing the beauty of Bromo. Today, around 1,000 spectators watched the Eksotika Bromo event," said Sutarno.

Eksotika Bromo Festival 2025 was attended by thousands of spectators from various regions who seemed to have been enthusiastic, enjoying the series of events during the weekend.

The local government hopes that the event, which is included in the Tourism Ministry's Karisma Event Nusantara calendar of cultural festivals, could continue to be an annual agenda that supports the preservation of culture and tourism in the Bromo area.

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