Mari Pangestu
Indonesian Tourism & Creative Economy Minister

We need to develop the product

October 1, 2013

Travelling has become cheaper and easier in this era of globalization, which means increasing revenues for the travel and tourism industry. In Indonesia, tourism contributes 5 percent to gross domestic product (GDP) and created jobs for 8 million in 2012. Yet, Indonesia still lags behind its neighbors, despite its size and comparable attractions. Indonesia's Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Mari Pangestu shares her views on efforts to carry o

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