Jakarta Steps Up Push for Globally Competitive Tourism Talent

Jakarta's Tourism and Creative Economy Training Center hosted a three-day certification and training workshop on Traditional Body Care Spa for industry workers, running from October 13 to 15, 2026.

We want to upgrade Jakarta’s wellness sector

The program brought together 40 professional spa therapists from across Jakarta. Participants had previously cleared rigorous administrative screening and pre-tests following an online registration drive that ran from September 22 to October 7, 2026.

Following the training, a competency assessment certified by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) took place on October 16, 2026, at TMG Hotel Tebet, Marclan Collection, South Jakarta.

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Jakarta Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Disparekraf) Head Andhika Permata called tourism a key growth driver, highlighting the spa industry as a major tourist draw.

He emphasized that talent development is key to building a world-class tourism workforce.

“Our traditional spa treatments offer a unique edge, blending heritage massage methods with indigenous Indonesian herbs,” he expressed, Friday (10/16).

He noted the move directly supports Jakarta’s bid to become a services-driven Global City.

“We are making sure our therapists pair authentic traditional skills with rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards to match the world's top cities,” he explained.

Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Professional Training Center Head Endrati Fariani, said that the training is designed to provide comprehensive instruction in both theory and practice.

She explained that the curriculum used strictly adheres to the applicable Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI).

“To guarantee the quality of the training output, we collaborated with the Essentia Spa Wellness Academy (ESWA) for the implementation, as well as the Diyafa Kencana Indonesia Tourism Professional Certification Agency (LSP) for the certification phase,” she explained.

He added this program aims to build practical skills and shape an industry-ready workforce.

The bottom line is expanding jobs and long-term career growth for traditional spa professionals.

“By deploying certified talent, we want to upgrade Jakarta’s wellness sector, deliver better public value, and cement Jakarta’s standing on the global tourism map,” she said.