Impediments in tourism industry

Impediments in tourism industry

From Merdeka

Tourism in the country has recently been heralded as a potential foreign exchange earner, right after oil and gas and non-oil exports.

Endeavors to accommodate increased tourism flow are visible in the greater number of newly constructed hotels. Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave is optimistic that tourism will vie with the textile and garment sector as a foreign exchange earner.

However, we must be aware of the impediments inherent in the tourism industry. For example, there is a lack of adequate infrastructure and facilities. Good coordination among the related government agencies is non-existent. Investors are often perplexed over who to turn to.

It is hoped that Joop will tirelessly bring up the subject of tourism to encourage investors to support Indonesia's potential tourism sector.

IKHSAN JAUHARI

Jakarta