The marine tourism sector is expected to contribute US$4 billion in 2019, or a four-fold increase from the present contribution, according to Tourism Minister Arief Yahya. “We hope that the foreign exchange earnings from marine tourism will increase in 2019…
When President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo set out to double Indonesia’s foreign tourist arrivals within the five years of his presidency, many were skeptical. Now, the target seems to be within reach. Combined government efforts that included the massive…
The district administration of Raja Ampat in West Papua Province will organize various festivals to lure tourists to the island. The planned festivals will be part of the tourism campaign for the region, according to the Head of Raja Ampat tourism office,…
The government of Raja Ampat, West Papua, has launched a website on tourism and conservation to support tourism services in the region. The government is striving to boost innovation, Head of the Public Service Regional Office Technical Implementation Unit…
Some tourists have assessed that the tour rates offered in Raja Ampat, West Papua, were expensive, and it was feared to affect other travelers keen on visiting this tourist area. “Raja Ampat is much more beautiful than Bali, but the tour rates are also more…
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