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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 Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry has officially designated the Dieng Plateau area as a national geopark through ESDM Ministerial Decree No. 172.K/GL.01/MEM.G/2025 on May 7, 2025.
"Alhamdulillah, Dieng has been designated as one of the national geoparks. This is a source of pride for all of us and hopefully it will motivate us, especially in preserving the environment and cultural heritage there," said Banjarnegara Regency Tourism and Culture Office (Dinparbud) Head Tursiman in Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java on May 27, 2025.
He explained that the management of Dieng geopark includes many aspects, such as geology, ecology, etc. The Dieng National Geopark area consists of 23 geological diversity sites (geosites), eight biodiversity sites (biosites), 10 Cultural Diversity sites (Cultural Sites), and six other interesting destinations.
The ESDM Ministry defines a geopark as a sustainable regional development landscape that combines three diversities, namely geological, biological, and cultural diversity. The purpose of its management is to develop the local community's economy based on the protection of the three diversities found in the area.
In addition to presenting stunning natural panoramas from an altitude of around 2,000 meters above sea level (masl), the Dieng Plateau also has a wealth of history and culture from hosting Hindu temples dating from 8th century Common Era (C.E.). Moreover, the temperature in Dieng can even reach 0° Celsius during the dry season.
Notable tourism destinations at the Dieng Plateau include:
- Warna Lake: The icon of Dieng tourism, the lake's uniqueness is how its color can change depending on the reflection of sunlight since its waters contain sulfur;
- Pengilon Lake: The lake's very clear waters that allow visitors to see their reflection led to its name, as pengilon means glass;
- Sikidang Crater: The crater offers a view of an active volcanic crater that includes a hot water lake and sulfur gas eruptions;
- Arjuna Temple: The aforementioned Hindu temple on the Dieng Plateau that was built around the 8th-9th century CE, the Arjuna Temple is part of the Arjuna Temple Complex Tourism Area which also includes the Semar Temple, Srikandi Temple, Puntadewa Temple, and Sembadra Temple;
- Sikunir Hill: This hill offers a great location to enjoy the sunrise. Visitors could also behold the beauty of Mount Sindoro, Mount Prau, Mount Slamet, Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and Mount Sumbing from Sikunir Hill;
- Dieng Plateau Theater: Provides documentary films about the Dieng Plateau for visitors who want to know more about the area's stories;
- Dieng Cultural Festival: A dreadlock-cutting ceremony involving Dieng Plateau children.
Moreover, visitors can also enjoy the panorama of the dense forest around Dringo Lake to see the local residents' agricultural system, such as the performance of the Merdada Lake irrigation source in the residents' rice fields that can only accommodate rainwater.
