Indonesia’s marinas and boating
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is working to reform the local travel and tourism industry to enable a five per cent contribution to the national GDP by 2029. Key strategies will focus on attracting high-spending travellers and developing high-value tourism products, as reported in a TTG Asia article published March 7th.
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Rizki Handayani, MoT’s deputy for industry and investment, highlighted the government’s efforts to make tourism a priority sector at the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA) national conference. “The national government is restructuring all sectors, including tourism, to drive economic growth. Our goal is to position tourism as a leading contributor to the national economy,” she said. To boost visitor spending and revenue, MoT is focusing on travellers that seek premium experiences.
“We must provide products that resonate with high-value travellers,” she said, adding that the ministry is prioritising wellness, gastronomy, and marine tourism to cater to current travel trends. In regards to marine tourism, MoT is driving the development of marinas and boating infrastructure to capitalise on the growing yachting industry across South-east Asia and Australia. “Indonesia is a prime destination for yachts, and improved facilities will stimulate related industries and attract more visitors,” she opined.
Attesting to new marina development is the scheduling of Indonesia’s first Full-Service Yacht Marina. PT Marina Development Indonesia and Pelindo have signed a contract announcing the groundbreaking of Indonesia’s first international-standard full service marina.
This milestone project represents a significant leap forward in the country’s maritime tourism and infrastructure. The marina will be able to accommodate 180 wet berths, including more than 50 superyachts up to 90 meters in length.
It will have a modern yacht service area equipped with a travel lift capable of handling up to 200 tons and a high-quality fueling station. The development is poised to deliver world-class facilities, further positioning Indonesia as a premier destination for maritime activities. Reporting on new marina developments, Captain Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia, enthuses, “We are all looking forward to a promising future for yachting and marine tourism in Indonesia.”
Further to the importance of the new marina, Ulf Backlund, President Director of Marina Development Indonesia, said: “Indonesia deserves a first-class marina that reflects its status as the new yachting paradise of
the world. Indonesia’s distinctive location, safely positioned outside hurricane and typhoon paths, combined with its 17,000 islands, spectacular diving locations, diverse languages, cultures, and favourable weather all year long, makes Indonesia the ideal location for such a development.”
“This marina will attract global yachting enthusiasts and open up for exploring Indonesia’s natural beauty in the biggest archipelago in the world.”
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