Indonesia is proactively addressing the global challenge of overtourism by fortifying its national tourism sector through comprehensive and strategic planning, aiming to balance tourism growth with sustainability and infrastructure support.
The rise in global tourism has led to the phenomenon of overtourism, prompting countries like Indonesia to strengthen their national tourism sectors. This approach is essential to manage the influx of international visitors while preserving the integrity of tourist destinations.
Vice Chair of Indonesia’s MPR, Lestari Moerdijat, emphasized the need for comprehensive preparation to prevent negative impacts on tourist destinations due to overtourism.
The UNWTO recorded a significant increase in international tourist arrivals, indicating a potential overtourism situation in the coming years. This increase necessitates robust tourism sector planning and management.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) targets a substantial increase in international tourist visits by 2024, underscoring the urgency for effective tourism strategies.
The focus is not only on promoting tourism but also on ensuring the readiness of infrastructure to accommodate the anticipated surge in tourist numbers.
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Efforts include comprehensive promotion in potential tourist-generating countries and addressing the dynamics of the global tourism sector.
Indonesia’s strategic efforts to strengthen its national tourism sector in response to global overtourism reflect a commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. This approach is crucial for maintaining the appeal of Indonesian destinations for both Singaporeans and international visitors, ensuring a balance between tourism growth and sustainability.
In response to the global challenge of overtourism, Indonesia is actively enhancing its national tourism sector through strategic planning and infrastructure development. This approach aims to manage the influx of tourists while preserving the quality of tourist experiences and the environment. Such measures are crucial in maintaining Indonesia as a sustainable and appealing destination for global travelers.
Source: Medcom, Suara Baru (2024)
