Investment in the Tourism Field in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-180-7_10How to use a DOI?

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Ecotourism; Tourism; Sector; Economic Impact

Abstract

Traveling is the temporary act of visiting a place. It is done by individuals or groups in an attempt to find harmony or balance with the environment in its social, cultural, natural, and scientific dimensions. There are also many different types of tourism activities that are supported by various facilities and services offered by the government, business community, and local government. Ecotourism-based tourism development is a concept in tourism activities that aims to increase community participation in tourism activities and environmental preservation and improve the community’s economy through the use of natural resources found in a tourist destination area. Tourism is the spearhead of the People’s Economy which is being proclaimed by the Government. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, the tourism sector contributes to the National GDP of 4%, with foreign exchange earnings of Rp. 120 trillion and a total workforce of 8.7 million who are directly involved: employees of hotels, restaurants, theme parks, recreational areas, travel agencies, tourism transportation, etc. If you add workers who come from direct suppliers, it is estimated that there are 29.7 million workers involved, namely from the agricultural sector (vegetables, fruits, coffee/tea), fishermen (fish, shrimp, etc.), breeders (meat, eggs), textile/garment industry (towels, blankets, bed linen, uniforms, etc.), building maintenance industry (engineering, lighting, etc.), household appliance industry (beds, furniture). If added to the workers who are indirectly involved, the number can reach 89.1 million workers, namely coming from the creative economy sector, trade, land transportation, sea, air, construction and building materials industry, housing industry, car/motorcycle industry, etc. Investment in the tourism sector will have a positive impact on Indonesia’s tourism climate so that the economy will improve, especially in the tourism sector. These conditions will bring fresh air for the availability of new jobs that are beneficial for Indonesia’s economic progress. Investment in tourism requires very high costs so it becomes a big challenge and responsibility and must be driven by a strategy that is structured, measurable and sustainable.

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AU  - Anak Agung Ngurah Alit Wiraputra
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DA  - 2023/12/31
TI  - Investment in the Tourism Field in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on “Changing of Law: Business Law, Local Wisdom and Tourism Industry” (ICCLB 2023)
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