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Sabang Fair hosts Tourism Awareness Campaign and Sapta Pesona Action
Back in 2014, Indonesia’s competitive index was in the 70th ranking, which went up to the 50th spot in 2015. In 2017, Indonesia sits in the 42nd spot.
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View from a beach in Sabang, Aceh. (Shutterstock/File)
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Tourism Awareness Campaign and Sapta Pesona Action events were held during Sabang Fair in Sabang, Aceh from October 9 until 12.
The events were listed in the tourism ministry’s 10 priority programs that aim to strengthen Indonesia's position in the competitive global market.
Back in 2014, Indonesia’s competitive index was in the 70th ranking, which went up to the 50th spot in 2015. In 2017, Indonesia sits in the 42nd spot.
The event was attended by a total of 300 participants consisting of entrepreneurs, homestay owners, The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA), pedicab drivers, public figures, Pokdarwis and Saka Pariwisata.
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Tourism ministry’s destination management and community empowerment deputy assistant Oneng Setia Harini said that her team is responsible to prepare the community for the upcoming Sail Sabang 2017. The department has conducted a two-day training for 40 homestay owners and managers in Sabang.
On the same occasion, coordinating ministry for maritime affairs’ tourism network department Edi Susilo said that as the event’s coordinator, the ministry will encourage other ministries to support the event. He hoped that tourist destinations in Sabang will be ready to welcome local and international tourists.
Additionally, according to Sabang deputy mayor Suradji Junus, his team has formed a local committee for Sail Sabang 2017.
The event will be held at BPKS-owned CT 3 port area. Meanwhile, Sabang Fair that served as a supporting event and featured local dishes and products. (asw)
