At the ADWI 2021 Technical Guidance and Online Workshop on Friday, Jemadu remarked that the ADWI 2021 was an event that infused positive energy into Indonesia's tourism. He expressed optimism that Indonesian tourism would receive a boost on account of this event.
According to the deputy, this event is the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy's program to develop tourist villages in Indonesia into tourist destinations that can compete internationally.
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno elaborated that the ADWI 2021 was an event to transform Indonesia's tourist villages into world-class tourism destinations that are not only sustainable but also capable of boosting the prosperity of citizens.
"We are optimistic that (the ADWI 2021) would support tourism players, assist the creative economy in tourist villages to flourish, increase citizens' and tourist village caretakers’ capacity, and develop creativity by creating creative content," he highlighted.
Uno stated that tourist villages are a symbol of Indonesia's economic revival since their development can have a positive impact on the prosperity of locals by offering jobs and also economic benefits. This benefit is especially important for lower middle-class citizens reeling the most from the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To this end, Uno affirmed that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will extend complete support for the development of tourist villages.
In addition to ADWI 2021, the ministry aims to provide certification for 60 tourist villages in 2021 to support tourist village development.
This program for the certification of tourist villages has been implemented since 2020, wherein the ministry has provided certifications to 16 tourist villages. Related news: Tourist villages emblematic of Indonesia's economic revival: Minister
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