ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesian tourism is increasingly recognized internationally.
Indonesia has just received the “Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2024” award according to the World Travel Awards, the world’s most prestigious event in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
Indonesian tourism achieved this brilliant achievement according to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
“This award shows that Indonesian tourism is increasingly quality and world class,” said the Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno in a statement in Jakarta, Friday, September 20 2024.
Indonesia won this title after successfully defeating a number of competitors in the same category, including Japan as the winner in 2023, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The World Travel Awards have been around since 1993 and are now considered an industry standard globally.
Previously, Indonesian tourism achieved brilliant achievements according to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on May 21 2024. Where Indonesia was ranked 22nd out of 119 countries with a score of 4.46, up 10 places from 2021.
As is known, adventure tourism is one of the tourism trends that is growing post-pandemic, showing an increasing trend with the presence of niche markets based on a variety of special interest attractions, which not only encourage tourist movement, but also increase length of stay, high spending, and value for money. .
The majority of adventure tourism business actors are individual, micro and small businesses which shows that adventure tourism is an inclusive and sustainable industry.
“Adventure tourism activities in the tourism industry have had an economic impact that can be enjoyed by local communities and encourage sustainable tourism practices,” said Sandiaga.
Apart from that, Bali was again nominated as “Asia’s Most Romantic Destination 2024” beating Ko Samui in Thailand and Siem Reap in Cambodia. Bali has achieved this predicate for six consecutive years from 2019 to 2024.
There are a number of other awards won by Indonesia at the World Travel Awards, including;
- Indonesia’s Leading Car Rental Company 2024: Avis.
- Indonesia’s Leading Boutique Resort 2024: Amankila.
- Indonesia’s Leading Business Hotel 2024: The Westin Jakarta.
- Indonesia’s Leading City Hotel 2024: InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah.
- Indonesia’s Leading Conference Hotel 2024: InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar.
- Indonesia’s Leading Dive Resort 2024: Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa.
- Indonesia’s Leading Family Resort 2024: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali.
- Indonesia’s Leading Hotel 2024: InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah.
- Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Residences 2024: InterContinental Residences Jakarta Pondok Indah.
- Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024: Presidential Suite @ The Langham, Jakarta.
- Indonesia’s Leading Lifestyle Resort 2024: W Bali – Seminyak.
- Indonesia’s Leading Resort 2024: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.
- Indonesia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2024: The Ascott Limited.
- Indonesia’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2024: Ascott Kuningan Jakarta
- Indonesia’s Leading Tour Operator 2024: Discover Luxury Indonesia.
- Indonesia’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2024: Traveloka.
- Indonesia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2024: Discover Luxury Indonesia.
- Indonesia’s Leading Travel Agency 2024: Satguru Travel Indonesia.
- Indonesia’s Leading Travel Management Company 2024: Traveloka.
Other award winners in Bali include;
- Bali’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2024: Bisma Eight Ubud Bali.
- Bali’s Leading Family Resort 2024: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.
- Bali’s Leading Hotel 2024: Hard Rock Hotel Bali.
- Bali’s Leading Hotel Residences 2024: Bulgari Residences @ Bulgari Resort Bali.
- Bali’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024: Extreme Wow Suite @ W Bali – Seminyak.
- Bali’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2024: Hidden Hills Villas.
- Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2024: Raffles Presidential Villa @ Raffles Bali.
- Bali’s Leading Resort 2024: Jumeirah Bali
- Bali’s Leading Villa Resort 2024: Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.
- Bali’s Leading Destination Management Company 2024: Essence of Bali DMC.
- Bali’s Leading Tour Operator 2024: Bali Golden Tour. (AT Network)
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