Government supports strengthening event business ecosystem
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism is supporting the strengthening of the event and activity organising business ecosystem through the Event by Indonesia programme and Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN).
“This programme is an effort to stage quality events that are distinctly Indonesian in character, raising Indonesia’s name on the global stage,” said Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.
At the press conference on priority programmes and efforts to boost national tourism competitiveness, she stressed that event organisation has a direct impact on the development of tourist destinations.
According to her, staging events and activities creates employment and business opportunities for residents, artists and entrepreneurs, as well as generating multiplier effects in tourist areas.
In an effort to support the growth of the event organising business, Event by Indonesia has been launched as a digital platform channelling information about various events and activities across Indonesia.
The platform makes it easier for residents and tourists to access information on upcoming event calendars, ticket and accommodation purchasing services, programmes and line-ups of performers, as well as the latest event information.
Meanwhile, Karisma Event Nusantara, or KEN, encompasses the staging of various events and activities in the regions, providing a space for cultural expression and a forum for collaboration.
Widiyanti said that events and activities under KEN 2026, held from 1 January to 20 June 2026, attracted 2.46 million visitors.
The events held during that period involved 7,204 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as 61,868 workers, artists and community members.
The economic circulation generated by these events over the period was recorded at a total of Rp196.97 billion.
The national and international-level events were recorded as involving 1,326 MSMEs and more than 18,016 arts workers and community members, attracting over 614,731 visitors.
The Minister of Tourism said that the staging of several large-scale festivals and performances in the second half of 2026 will have a significant impact on the economy.
Performances and festivals scheduled for the second half of 2026 include the BTS group concert titled “ARIRANG” BTS, The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” concert, and We The Fest.
“By the end of June, there were 11 MICE events we have supported, and two of them have completed assessment of their outcomes,” said the Minister of Tourism.
“These two events generated fantastic potential transactions worth Rp485.5 billion, as well as potential foreign exchange of around Rp347.6 billion,” she added.
The Minister of Tourism is optimistic that the various events and activities being held through to the end of 2026 will contribute positively to the national economy.
Information on the 2026 calendar of events and activities can be accessed on the Visit Indonesia page of the indonesia.travel website. Further details are available by clicking the Calendar of Events option.
“We invite the public to use this Calendar of Events as a reference, find events that match their interests, and take the time to enjoy the variety of experiences on offer at destinations across Indonesia,” said Widiyanti.