Tourism Sector Emerges as Key Contributor to Indonesia's Investment Realisation
BATAM — Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu has revealed that the tourism sector has become a primary contributor to national investment realisation.
"Indonesia's investment realisation data for the first quarter of this year shows an achievement of Rp465.2 trillion, or 24.4% of the presidential target. The other services sector, which includes tourism, was the fourth-largest contributor," Todotua explained in an official statement received in Jakarta on Thursday (5 June).
Specifically, investment realisation from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) recorded other services/tourism as the fourth-largest contributor, with respective realisations of US$1.1 billion and Rp23.7 trillion.
Of the Rp465.2 trillion in investment realisation during Q1 2025, approximately 8.8%, or the equivalent of Rp41 trillion, came from the tourism sector. This contribution exceeded that of the plantation and forestry sector, which contributed Rp31.13 trillion, as well as the oil and gas sector, which contributed only Rp6.55 trillion.
**Riau Islands Tourism Development**
Todotua's remarks on tourism's significant contribution to investment realisation were made during the inauguration of the Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa on Nirup Island, Batam.
On the occasion, Todotua also highlighted the considerable potential of the Riau Islands as a national investment destination. During the 2020–2024 period, the province recorded investment realisation of Rp148.65 trillion, with Batam City as the largest contributor at 61.99%, or Rp92.15 trillion.
"Although the technology industry sector remains dominant, the growth opportunities for the tourism sector in this region are enormous," he added.
The Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa is part of an investment by PT Tritunas Sinar Benua, a domestic investment company operating on Nirup Island, Sekanak Raya Sub-district, Belakang Padang, Batam City. According to the Investment Activity Report (LKPM), the company has a total planned investment of Rp240.13 billion, with realisation reaching Rp7.68 billion as of Q1 2025.
Todotua further affirmed the government's commitment to supporting tourism sector growth as part of long-term investment policy. He also expressed optimism regarding the economic impact of developing integrated tourism zones such as Westin Nirup.
"We are fully confident that Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa will bring a new concept of integrated tourism, particularly in Batam, and will further attract more investment to the Riau Islands and across Indonesia," Todotua said.
"Indonesia's investment realisation data for the first quarter of this year shows an achievement of Rp465.2 trillion, or 24.4% of the presidential target. The other services sector, which includes tourism, was the fourth-largest contributor," Todotua explained in an official statement received in Jakarta on Thursday (5 June).
Specifically, investment realisation from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) recorded other services/tourism as the fourth-largest contributor, with respective realisations of US$1.1 billion and Rp23.7 trillion.
Of the Rp465.2 trillion in investment realisation during Q1 2025, approximately 8.8%, or the equivalent of Rp41 trillion, came from the tourism sector. This contribution exceeded that of the plantation and forestry sector, which contributed Rp31.13 trillion, as well as the oil and gas sector, which contributed only Rp6.55 trillion.
**Riau Islands Tourism Development**
Todotua's remarks on tourism's significant contribution to investment realisation were made during the inauguration of the Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa on Nirup Island, Batam.
On the occasion, Todotua also highlighted the considerable potential of the Riau Islands as a national investment destination. During the 2020–2024 period, the province recorded investment realisation of Rp148.65 trillion, with Batam City as the largest contributor at 61.99%, or Rp92.15 trillion.
"Although the technology industry sector remains dominant, the growth opportunities for the tourism sector in this region are enormous," he added.
The Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa is part of an investment by PT Tritunas Sinar Benua, a domestic investment company operating on Nirup Island, Sekanak Raya Sub-district, Belakang Padang, Batam City. According to the Investment Activity Report (LKPM), the company has a total planned investment of Rp240.13 billion, with realisation reaching Rp7.68 billion as of Q1 2025.
Todotua further affirmed the government's commitment to supporting tourism sector growth as part of long-term investment policy. He also expressed optimism regarding the economic impact of developing integrated tourism zones such as Westin Nirup.
"We are fully confident that Westin Nirup Island Resort and Spa will bring a new concept of integrated tourism, particularly in Batam, and will further attract more investment to the Riau Islands and across Indonesia," Todotua said.