The Indonesian government is now paying serious attention to the development of the sports-based tourism sector, or sport tourism. This step is taken as a concrete strategy to accelerate national economic growth by leveraging various sports events capable of attracting both domestic and foreign tourists.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Erick Thohir, emphasized that the sports industry is not merely about competition, but a crucial long-term investment. This sector is considered to have the ability to drive the economy in various regions, while also serving as an effective instrument in strengthening nation branding or the positive image of the nation globally.
The development of this concept is believed to create a new sustainable ecosystem, where the progress of sports facilities directly correlates with an increase in tourist visits. The government is committed to continuing to foster cross-sector synergy to ensure that the economic impact of holding sports events can be felt more broadly by the public.
