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Ministry's new digital platform offers all-in-one tourism service
The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry has launched a digital platform that aims to provide an all-in-one tourism service at Killa Senggigi Hotel in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Friday to support the goal of 20 million tourists by 2019.
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he State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry has launched a digital platform that aims to provide an all-in-one tourism service at Killa Senggigi Hotel in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) on Friday to support the goal of 20 million tourists by 2019.
Inaugurated by SOEs Minister Rini Soemarno, Xplorin is available on both website xplorindonesia.com and via the mobile app to assist tourists in Indonesia. Initiated by PT Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and Pertamina's hotel operator PT Patra Jasa, the platform features tourism-related services, such as destination profiles, transportation access and hotel information.
"Xplorin is a real breakthrough and a concrete example of SOEs synergy in supporting the national tourism industry's growth," said Rini.
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The target of 20 million tourists by 2019 is expected to contribute up to 8 percent to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and to the foreign exchange by up to Rp 240 trillion (US$18 billion), as well as open employment opportunities in tourism for 13 million people.
The app is now available on Google Play and is expected to reach 3.5 million community members and travelers.
During the initial phase, PT ITDC director Abdulbar M. Mansoer said Xplorin would be connected to hotels owned by SOEs across the country. "We will push this digital platform to include more SOEs, such as national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, state-owned seaport operator ASDP Indonesia and SOE banks," he said. (kes)
