Jakarta \u2014 Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the\ngovernment has provided incentives for several aspects of tourism to\nface global geopolitical dynamics, especially in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course the energy crisis is driving up jet fuel prices. The\nMinistry of Tourism, in collaboration with other ministries, is\nproviding incentives such as discounts on economy-class air tickets,\nwith the VAT borne by the government,\u201d Wardhana said after attending the\nNational Coordination Meeting on Tourism in Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
She also noted that the government has granted zero per cent import\nduties on aircraft spare parts, which is expected to help the aviation\nindustry reduce costs.<\/p>\n
Incentives such as discounts on economy-class seats are expected to\nhelp travellers travel more comfortably at affordable prices.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must navigate how to fill the gaps caused by the crisis in the\nMiddle East,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the Ministry of Tourism is currently targeting\nhigh-quality tourists who are not affected by increased travel costs and\nwho want meaningful experiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only looking at beaches or mountains, but how they can meet with\ncommunities. Indonesia is famous for its people, who are very friendly,\nso we are working hard to provide incentives so that travellers in the\nairline industry can also receive relief, and we will continue to pursue\nthis and we will announce the next steps,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
In addition, Rizki Handayani Mustafa, Acting Deputy Head of Industry\nand Investment at the Ministry of Tourism, assessed that the current\nstrengthening of the dollar could be a favourable momentum for\nIndonesian tourism if used to good effect.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is something we need to consider, because the rise in jet fuel\nprices will impact travel costs, so I think this needs to be discussed,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Rizki noted that while the dollar\u2019s strength can weaken the rupiah,\nthe situation could actually enhance Indonesia\u2019s destinations\u2019\ncompetitiveness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe become more competitive because prices are more affordable. I\ndon\u2019t want to say cheap, but affordable really. This is a strength, in\nmy view. We have affordability strengths compared with other countries.\nSo from the perspective of strength, and from the investment perspective\nfor entrepreneurs,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-introduces-tourism-incentives-to-cope-with-geopolitical-dynamics-1779543055", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }