Fakfak – The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy appreciates the commitment of the West Papua Provincial Government in developing tourism and the creative economy in West Papua. As well as his commitment to supporting the development of West Papua’s tourism potential, so that it has a significant impact on the community, especially in terms of economic recovery and job creation.
Deputy for Destinations and Infrastructure Development at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Vinsensius Jemadu said West Papua has a lot of world-class tourism potential, one of which is Raja Ampat in the Technical Coordination Meeting (RAKORNIS) for Culture and Tourism in 2022 held by the West Papua Provincial Government on Tuesday (12/02/2020). 4/2022) at the Grand Papua Hotel, Fakfak.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is ready to synergize with the West Papua Provincial Government in developing other tourism potentials in West Papua to the fullest. “The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is ready to synergize with the West Papua Provincial government to realize West Papua Tourism that is global, quality, integrated and sustainable,” said Vinsensius.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy appreciates the commitment of the West Papuan Government in developing the tourism sector in West Papua Province. Because this is in line with the direction of the Menparekraf, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno regarding the implementation of innovation, adaptation and collaboration in tourism development with the spirit of Gercep (Fast Movement), Geber (Joint Movement), and Gaspol (Explore All Potential Jobs).
Director of Destination II Development Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf, Wawan Gunawan said, many things must be encouraged in the development of Tourism and Creative Economy in West Papua. One of them is strengthening the focus and thematic areas of Tourism Villages, destinations (Natural, Cultural and Artificial), Ecotourism tourism areas, Geoparks, (conservation and non-conservation), as well as regional destinations (districts, cities, and provinces).
The West Papua Provincial Government can implement SINAKODA (Central and Regional Synergy based on Innovation, Adaptation, Collaboration) in realizing quality, integrated and sustainable destinations in West Papua through development synergy through the physical Special Allocation Fund (DAK) program as well as assistance and other support in efforts to accelerate destination development in West Papua.
“When this synergy is implemented in West Papua with the right budget, right target, right benefits and on time, then the dream of West Papua to have a quality, integrated, and sustainable destination that is global can be realized through hard work, smart work, thorough work and sincere work. , said Wawan.
Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf always strengthens synergy and integration across deputies, across ministries/agencies, across stakeholders, and across regions. As well as encouraging the implementation of sustainable and consistent national and international events supported by massive digital marketing.
This was welcomed by the Regent of Fakfak, Untung Tamsil. He appreciated the steps taken by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to come directly to the field in identifying the potential and attractiveness of natural, cultural and artificial tourism spread in West Papua, especially in Fakfak.
“The presence of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is actually a form of concern and partisanship of the central government in the regions by providing encouragement and support for the rise of quality and sustainable tourism and creative economy in Fakfak. A number of very fascinating tourism potentials make Fakfak smile even more,” said Untung.
In this RAKORNIS also present offline the Director of Cultural Development and Utilization, Directorate General of Bud, Ministry of Education and Culture, Research and Technology, Restu Gunawan; Head of BAPPEDA of West Papua Province, Dance Sangkek; Papuan academic Agus Irianto Sumule; and Head of the West Papua Province Tourism and Culture Office, Yusak Wabia. Meanwhile, the online meeting was attended by the Deputy for Digital Economy and Creative Products Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf, Muhammad Neil El Himam.
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