Jakarta Participates in the UCLG ASPAC International Forum in North Minahasa

The Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Parekraf), participated in the United Cities And Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) International Forum The First Session of the ASPAC Executive Bureau 2024 at the Paradise Hotel Golf and Resort, North Minahasa, North Sulawesi from June 5 to 7, 2024.

Requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders

Issues discussed at the UCLG ASPAC 2024 regarding 'Enhancing Sustainable Tourism and Creative Economy through Asia - Pacific Collaboration'. Jakarta brought the theme 'Jakarta Urban Village Revitalization' as a topic presented in the UCLG ASPAC panel discussion forum.

The topic that popped up in this topic is the revitalization of villages and cities in Jakarta in the context of tourism which offers great potential to improve the local economy, preserve cultural heritage, and increase the attractiveness of tourist destinations.

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Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Head, Andhika Permata stated Jakarta explained the importance of revitalization in the tourism sector, implementation strategies, challenges, and recommendations for overcoming obstacles and optimizing the implementation of revitalization projects with one case example discussing Kampung Condet, which is located in East Jakarta.

"Facing challenges in the context of sustainable tourism, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, requires collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, such as government, local authorities, tourism boards, creative industry professionals, community organizations, and international organizations such as UCLG ASPAC to work together to develop sustainable tourism strategies, implement responsible policies and encourage innovation in the creative field of the economy," he expressed, Tuesday (6/11).

On that occasion, Abang None Jakarta 2023 acted as a delegation from the Jakarta Provincial Government and represented the Kampung Condet Tourism Village, one of the villages that preserve the Betawi culture of the indigenous tribe of Jakarta.

Jakarta Parekraf Agency's Marketing and Attraction Section Head, Sherly Yuliana explained Kampung Condet is known for its pristine side of Jakarta in terms of its natural beauty, cultural diversity, and creative activities conducted by the local community, which are still attached to preserving the culture and cooperation of the village residents.

She explained Condet is the first Creative Village (Tourism Village) appointed by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy as a model tourist village in Jakarta in 2021, as it is one of the areas that excels in maintaining the authenticity and beauty of Betawi culture and has also been stated in Governor Decree Number 881/2019 on Team for the Acceleration of Arrangement and Development of the Condet Area as a Tourist Destination.

"Through this forum, it can find solutions or insights from several sources who understand these issues," she explained.

As for the information, the UCLG ASPAC 2024 Executive Meeting Bureau, 'Enhancing Sustainable Tourism and Creative Economy through Asia-Pacific Collaboration' reflects the need for cross-border cooperation in overcoming challenges and exploiting opportunities in the sustainable tourism and creative economy sectors.