Competitive tourism development must be based on accurate data

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Tourism Ministry has said that effective and highly competitive tourism development must be based on accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date data.

Statistical data serve as the main guide to ensuring that every policy and programme delivers benefits to the intended recipients.

“With increasingly standardised and integrated data, all tourism stakeholders are expected to have better guidance in preparing and implementing programmes,” Tourism Ministry Secretary Bayu Aji said in an official statement confirmed in Jakarta on Thursday.

Bayu said the ministry was committed to continuing to improve the quality and use of sectoral data in line with the needs of quality tourism development that delivers tangible benefits to the public.

The Tourism Ministry also ranked third in the 2026 Anindhita Wistara Data awards presented by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), in recognition of its commitment and performance in producing quality sectoral statistics.

BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti said the awards recognised the commitment, hard work and cooperation of ministries, agencies and local governments dedicated to producing quality statistical data.

“The Statistical Development Index, or IPS, reflects the maturity of sectoral statistics. The IPS is also a priority indicator in the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. Achieving this requires leadership, stronger human-resource capacity and commitment from all ministries and agencies,” she said.

She hoped the awards would encourage all ministries, agencies and local governments to continue improving the quality of the statistical data they produce.

“Let us make this awards ceremony a catalyst for collaboration and stronger statistical data governance within an increasingly robust national statistical system. Let us deliver quality statistics that are meaningful and have an impact on Indonesia’s development,” Amalia said.