Tourism
From The Report: Indonesia 2020
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Indonesia encompasses more than 17,000 islands, spread out over thousands of kilometres between the Indian and Pacific oceans. With the world’s largest tropical coastline, Indonesia has become a leading tourism destination in South-east Asia; the country’s cultural and natural diversity also offer significant untapped potential. Although the country has seen expansion in tourism in recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic that broke out in early 2020 has dampened prospects in the short run. Even so, President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, has identified tourism as a strategic sector through which to boost foreign exchange reserves. The sector is also set to provide a training and employment platform for a youthful workforce – a factor that could drive growth in both the sector and broader economy in the medium term. This chapter contains an interview with Abdulbar Mansoer, President Director, Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation.

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Overview

Island living: A focus on diversifying offerings and strengthening supporting infrastructure readies the country for the next wave of visitors
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Indonesia encompasses over 17,000 islands, spread out over thousands of kilometres between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. With the world’s largest tropical coastline, Indonesia has become a leading tourism destination in South-east Asia. The country’s cultural and natural diversity also offer significant untapped potential, with a population of approximately 268.1m in 2019 who speak over 300 languages. Although the country has seen expansion in tourism in recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic…

Analysis

One click away: Tech-based travel agencies attract a widening middle class
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With an internet adoption rate of 64.8% as of 2018 and a widening middle class, online travel agencies (OTAs) have become increasingly popular in Indonesia in recent years. OTAs do not require the same level of infrastructure, staff and working capital as traditional travel agencies, and the convenience they provide to businesses and individuals alike has been key to their expansion. Local brands such as Traveloka, Pegipegi and Tiket.com continue to diversify their operations and products…

Interview

Spirit of competition: Abdulbar Mansoer, President Director, Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation, on boosting domestic tourism and preparing the industry for a post-Covid-19 recovery
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Interview:Abdulbar Mansoer What impact do you expect the Covid-19 pandemic to have on the domestic tourism industry? ABDULBAR MANSOER: Covid-19 has hit the Indonesian tourism industry quite hard, while also heavily impacting airlines, and it will take some time to recover; current projections estimate that recovery will take place in 2021. It is important that regulations on social distancing and self-isolation are respected and enforced. However, many businesses dependent on the tourism…

Analysis

Sustainable approach: Governments across the region are taking steps to protect popular destinations from overdevelopment and environmental damage
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Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region has seen impressive growth in recent years, aided by cheaper air fares, an expanding consumer class and increased exposure brought about by improved internet connectivity. Although these developments have led to significant economic benefits for countries across the region, they have also had some negative consequences, particularly for the environment. Around 133.1m visitors travelled to the ASEAN region in 2019, up from 129.2m in 2018 and 125.7m in 2017.…

Analysis

Sustainable approach: Governments across the region are taking steps to protect popular destinations from overdevelopment and environmental damage
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Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region has seen impressive growth in recent years, aided by cheaper air fares, an expanding consumer class and increased exposure brought about by improved internet connectivity. Although these developments have led to significant economic benefits for countries across the region, they have also had some negative consequences, particularly for the environment. Around 133.1m visitors travelled to the ASEAN region in 2019, up from 129.2m in 2018 and 125.7m in 2017.…